The Lost Diary of Sami Star Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Barrington Stoke Ltd
Publisher:
Barrington Stoke Ltd
Pub Date:
05 Sep 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 80pp h198mm x w130mm Approx. 10 black and white illustrations ISBN13: 9781781128169 ISBN13: 978-1-78112-816-9 ISBN10: 1781128162 x Description: Being at home is hard for Hannah. With Mum, Dad and Vix always fighting they've got no time for her or her worries, she might as well be invisible. But when she finds an abandoned diary in the park containing snippets and photographs of the colourful life of the mysterious Sami Star, Hannah hopes she's found the real friend she always needed. Little does Hannah know Sami needs her too... A heart-warming story of finding friendship in the most unlikely of places. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Lost Eve Ainsworth (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
06 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 272pp h198mm x w145mm x s18mm 190g ISBN13: 9781407185446 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-8544-6 ISBN10: 1407185446 EAN: 9781407185446 x Description: When Alfie Turner loses his mum, it feels like his world is falling apart. She was the glue that held their family together and, now that she's gone, Alfie and his dad don't really know how to be a family without her.
And then Alfie meets Alice.
Alice is a force of nature and has her own set of problems, but at least when Alfie's with her he can forget about his.
Or can he? Because no matter how hard you run, life will always catch up in the end.
Despite everything holding them back, together Alfie and Alice learn two things: that friendship can help dig you out of even the blackest hole, and that it's not the falling down that matters, it's the getting back up.
Enormously heartfelt and insightful, this fiercely uplifting novel is Eve Ainsworth at her best. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Endling: Book One: The Last Katherine Applegate (Author) Series:
Endling
Edition:
Imprint:
Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher:
Andersen Press Ltd
Pub Date:
30 Jul 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 400pp h198mm x w129mm x s23mm 305g ISBN13: 9781783447695 ISBN13: 978-1-78344-769-5 ISBN10: 1783447699 EAN: 9781783447695 x Description: Endling - an individual animal that is the last in its species or subspecies Byx is used to being the smallest and the youngest. But for all of her young life, she's also been part of something bigger - part of a family, part of a pack. Until the day Byx finds herself alone, the last of the dairnes: an endling. Byx is determined to see if the legends about other dairnes she's heard over the years are true. She sets off on a quest to find others of her kind, travelling through the war-torn kingdom of Nedarra. Along the way, she meets new allies who each have their own motivation for joining her: Tobble, the worthy wobbyk; Khara, the girl of many disguises; Renzo, the thief with honour; and Gambler, the principled felivet. Together they will uncover a secret that will threaten the existence of not just the dairnes, but every other creature in their world. . . _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Hogwarts Handbook (LEGO Harry Potter) Jenna Ballard (Author) Series:
LEGO Harry Potter
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic US
Publisher:
Scholastic US
Pub Date:
01 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United States Paperback / softback 96pp h205mm x w165mm x s25mm 300g ISBN13: 9781338339406 ISBN13: 978-1-338-33940-6 ISBN10: 1338339400 EAN: 9781338339406 x Description: All you need to know about being a Hogwarts student! PLUS a Hermione minifigure!
From Platform 9-3/4 to the Sorting Ceremony to final exams - that is, if they haven't been cancelled again thanks to a monster getting loose in the school - this handbook covers everything a new student should know about this school of witchcraft and wizardry.
Read all about the classes, top-secret locations and, of course, Quidditch! Then put your Hogwarts knowledge to the test with tons of fun quizzes and activities. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In Paris With You Clementine Beauvais (Author) Series:
Edition:
Main
Imprint:
Faber & Faber
Publisher:
Faber & Faber
Pub Date:
06 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 352pp h198mm x w129mm x s21mm 279g ISBN13: 9780571339723 ISBN13: 978-0-571-33972-3 ISBN10: 0571339727 EAN: 9780571339723 x Description: Because their story didn't end at the right time, in the right place, because they let their feelings go to waste, it was written, I think, that Eugene and Tatiana would find each other ten years later, one morning in winter, under terra firma on the Meteor, Line 14 (magenta) of the Paris metro. Eugene and Tatiana could have fallen in love. If things had gone differently. If they had tried to really know each other. If it had just been them, and not the others. But that was years ago and time has found them far apart, leading separate lives. Until they meet once more in Paris. What really happened back then? And now? Could they ever be together after everything? Powerful, intelligent, and set in a Parisian's-eye view of Paris, a story about the love that got away. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Ghosteleers Philip Beicken (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Hashtag Press
Publisher:
Hashtag Press
Pub Date:
28 Feb 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 112pp h198mm x w129mm Black and white illustrations ISBN13: 9781999805395 ISBN13: 978-1-9998053-9-5 ISBN10: 1999805399 x Description: When the bungling Norman accidentally blows himself up, along with his pet cat Morph, they awake to find themselves in a new and mysterious world. Greeted by the bubbly Sir Poop, the pair are invited to join an elite, highly-trained team of Ghosteleers. Their mission is to protect very special humans from harm by using their amazing telekinetic powers. Unfortunately for Norman, he quickly discovers his smug cat is the one with the ability... and brains. The most important fight in the history of the planet is about to take place, one that could change the future forever. The duo must act quickly, use their new-found ghostly skills, and save the day! Thankfully, Norman's cat is going to be there. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Serious Moonlight Jenn Bennett (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Simon & Schuster Childrens Books
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Pub Date:
16 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 432pp h198mm x w130mm x s26mm ISBN13: 9781471180729 ISBN13: 978-1-4711-8072-9 ISBN10: 1471180727 EAN: 9781471180729 x Description: From award-winning Jenn Bennett comes a swoon-worthy story with a compelling mystery at its heart Raised in isolation and home-schooled by her strict grandparents, the only experience Birdie has had of the outside world is through her favourite crime books. But everything changes when she takes a summer job working the night shift at a historic Seattle hotel. There she meets Daniel Aoki, the hotel's charismatic driver, and together they stumble upon a real-life mystery: a famous reclusive writer-never before seen in public-is secretly meeting someone at the hotel. To uncover the writer's puzzling identity, Birdie must come out of her shell, and in doing so, realize that the most confounding mystery of all may just be her growing feelings for Daniel. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Are We All Lemmings and Snowflakes? Holly Bourne (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publisher:
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Pub Date:
09 Aug 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 400pp h198mm x w130mm ISBN13: 9781474933612 ISBN13: 978-1-4749-3361-2 ISBN10: 1474933610 x Description: Welcome to Camp Reset, a summer camp with a difference. A place offering a shot at "normality" for Olive, a girl on the edge, and for her new friends, who are all dealing with their own battles. But as Olive settles in, she starts to wonder - maybe it's this messed up world that needs fixing, and not them. And so she comes up with a plan. Because together, snowflakes can form avalanches... A trailblazing and painfully honest novel about mental health, friendship and making this crazy world a kinder place. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the Shadow of Heroes Nicholas Bowling (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Chicken House Ltd
Publisher:
Chicken House Ltd
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 384pp h203mm x w141mm x s26mm 270g ISBN13: 9781911077688 ISBN13: 978-1-911077-68-8 ISBN10: 1911077686 EAN: 9781911077688 x Description: The newest novel from the critically-acclaimed author of WITCHBORN ... Fourteen-year-old Cadmus has been scholar Tullus's slave since he was a baby - his master is the only family
he knows. But when Tullus disappears and a taciturn slave called Tog - daughter of a British chieftain - arrives with a secret message, Cadmus's life is turned upside down. The pair follow a trail that leads to Emperor Nero himself, and his crazed determination to possess the Golden Fleece of Greek mythology. This quest will push Cadmus to the edge of the Roman Empire - and reveal unexpected truths about his past ... _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Restless Girls: A dazzling, feminist fairytale from the bestselling author of The Miniaturist Jessie Burton (Author) Angela Barrett (Illustrated by) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Pub Date:
27 Sep 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Hardback 160pp h246mm x w189mm 804g ISBN13: 9781408886915 ISBN13: 978-1-4088-8691-5 ISBN10: 140888691X EAN: 9781408886915 x Description: A dazzling, feminist fairytale from the bestselling author of The Miniaturist and The Muse. An essential gift, this inspirational story about family, sisterhood, imagination and bravery is a modern classic to be handed down from mother to daughter for generations 'A fierce fairytale for the rebel girl' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE 'A complete revelation' THANDIE NEWTON 'A magical modern retelling of an old fairytale ... Exquisite' JACQUELINE WILSON 'Wild, wise, generous, ferocious' KATHERINE RUNDELL For her twelve daughters, Queen Laurelia's death in a motor car accident is a disaster beyond losing a mother. Their father, King Alberto, cannot bear the idea of the princesses ever being in danger and decides his daughters must be kept safe at all costs. Those costs include their lessons, their possessions and, most importantly, their freedom. But the eldest, Princess Frida, will not bend to his will without a fight and she still has one possession her father can't take: the power of her imagination. And so, with little but wits and ingenuity to rely on, Frida and her sisters begin their fight to be allowed to live. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
You Ain't Seen Nothing Yeti! Steven Butler (Author) Steven Lenton (Illustrated by) Series:
Nothing to see Here Hotel Edition: 2
Imprint:
Simon & Schuster Childrens Books
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Pub Date:
18 Oct 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 240pp h198mm x w130mm x s17mm black-white line throughout ISBN13: 9781471163852 ISBN13: 978-1-4711-6385-2 ISBN10: 1471163857 EAN: 9781471163852 x Description: 'Welcome back to the Nothing to See Here hotel - where we have complimentary weirdness in every room and hilarity is available twenty four hours a day' Frank Cottrell Boyce The second book in this fabulously funny series by bestselling author Steven Butler and the wonderful Steven Lenton!
Having just saved the hotel from a goblin prince, Frankie Banister and the guests are looking forward to enjoying themselves and celebrating the summer holiday of Trogmanay! But when a snow storm blows in (complete with Yeti family), and a number of mysterious guests arrive, something sinister seems to be taking over the hotel and celebrating is the last thing on anyone's mind... PRAISE FOR THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL: 'This book is so good you won't blunking believe it!'Tom Fletcher 'Hilariously funny and inventive, and I love the extraordinary creatures and the one thirty-sixth troll protagonist...' Cressida Cowell 'A rip-roaring, swashbuckling, amazerous magical adventure. Comedy Gold.' Francesca Simon `This hotel gets five stars from me' Liz Pichon 'A splundishly swashbungling tale of trolls, goblins and other bonejangling creatures. Put on your wellies and plunge into the strangest hotel you will ever encounter. This is a hotel I hope I never find! Wonderfully, disgustingly funny.' Jeremy Strong `What a fun hotel! Book me in immediately!' Kaye Umansky _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Calling All Witches! The Girls Who Left Their Mark on the Wizarding World Laurie Calkhoven (Author) Series:
Harry Potter and Fantastic Edition: Beasts
Imprint:
Scholastic US
Publisher:
Scholastic US
Pub Date:
06 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United States Hardback 96pp h233mm x w201mm x s14mm 460g ISBN13: 9781338322972 ISBN13: 978-1-338-32297-2 ISBN10: 1338322974 EAN: 9781338322972 x Description: Meet the rebel witches! A must-have guide to thegirls and women of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts.
For all the girls as clever as Hermione Granger, as dedicated as Tina Goldstein and as fierce as Minerva McGonagall, this incredible compendium is packed with the stories of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts' extraordinary heroines! Besides the series' best-known characters, get to know the female mentors, founders, rule-breakers and - yes, even villains like Bellatrix Lestrange and Vinda Rosier - who made the wizarding world what it is today.
Complete with gorgeous, full-colour illustrations and photography from iconic movie moments on every spread, fans will love this colourful romp with the most empowering witches of our age. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Switch Up Katy Cannon (Author) Series:
The Switch Up 1
Edition:
Imprint:
Stripes Publishing
Publisher:
Little Tiger Press Group
Pub Date:
13 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Forthcoming
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback CPSIA choking hazard - No choking hazard warning necessary, EU Toy Safety Directive - No warning 352pp h198mm x w129mm ISBN13: 9781788950404 ISBN13: 978-1-78895-040-4 ISBN10: 1788950402 EAN: 9781788950404 x Description: WILLA Drama queen Fashion guru Spontaneous Looks like Alice
ALICE Bookworm Allergic to fashion Planner Looks like Willa
LAX Departure Lounge. Two girls board the same flight to London as complete strangers. When the plane touches down, it's the beginning of the craziest plan ever. Can Willa and Alice really swap lives for the summer?
Things are going to get complicated...
The first in a fun new series, this summer read is The Parent Trap meets Freaky Friday and is perfect for fans of GEEK GIRL and SUPER AWKWARD.
Praise for LOVE, LIES AND LEMON PIES: "A delightful, delicious and feather-light romance that still manages to deal beautifully with some deep issues." - Robin Stevens, author of MURDER MOST UNLADYLIKE _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Cantankerous Molly Darling Alvy Carragher (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Chicken House Ltd
Publisher:
Chicken House Ltd
Pub Date:
06 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 384pp h206mm x w153mm x s26mm 280g ISBN13: 9781911490548 ISBN13: 978-1-911490-54-8 ISBN10: 1911490540 EAN: 9781911490548
x Description: Perfect for fans of Louise Rennison! Molly Darling wants life to be as simple as wellies and porridge - this is rural Ireland after all. Instead, Mum's hiding in the attic; Dad's run away, leaving only a PowerPoint to explain; her sister has a ham sandwich for a fiance; there's a boy and THE silence; her BFF will stop at nothing to go viral; and the chickens are missing. It's enough to make any girl cantankerous. But she'll fix it all. Easy, right? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
All We Could Have Been T. E. Carter (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Simon & Schuster Childrens Books
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Pub Date:
01 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 304pp h198mm x w130mm x s18mm ISBN13: 9781471179990 ISBN13: 978-1-4711-7999-0 ISBN10: 1471179990 EAN: 9781471179990 x Description: 162 days. That's how long Lexi needs to survive at her new school. Every year, she starts somewhere else under a new name, hiding in plain sight for as long as she can manage. Her record is 134, but it's senior year now and if she can make it till June, she can disappear into the real world. Maybe a big city, where no one recognizes her and no one knows about her brother and what he did. But this time things are different. This time there's her new friend, Ryan, who makes her believe that she belongs somewhere. This time there's Marcus, the boy who looks at her in a way no one has before. This time she's actually started to miss her older brother, Scott, even though she knows she shouldn't. Scott was the boy who hung out with her reading comics and riding bikes. The boy who applied Band-Aids to scraped knees and chased away spiders. But he's also the reason that she's been in hiding away from the world, and from herself. It's just 162 days, but for Lexi that's a few days too many. Because it turns out you can't really run away from who you are. Eventually, the truth will always catch up with you. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Only the Ocean Natasha Carthew (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Bloomsbury YA
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Pub Date:
08 Mar 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Hardback 272pp h216mm x w135mm 362g ISBN13: 9781408868607 ISBN13: 978-1-4088-6860-7 ISBN10: 1408868601 EAN: 9781408868607 x Description: Breath-takingly fierce, smart and tender, Only the Ocean is a story of survival, and courage in the midst of darkness that will thrill fans of Patrick Ness and Sarah Crossan The two girls sat at opposite ends of the boat and Kel dug and stretched the oars into the ocean like her life depended upon it because it did. `Just so you know,' said Rose, `everything, and I mean everything, is your fault.'
Kel Crow lives in a dead-end swamp with her deadbeat family and a damaged heart. But she has a plan to escape. It's a one-two-three fortune story that goes: stow away on the ship, kidnap the girl, swap the girl to pay for passage to America and a life-saving operation. But the ocean is an untameable force, and wrecks ships and plans alike ... Sweet, raw and uncompromising - this is the story of an unforgettable relationship forged on an epic journey. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mighty Min Melissa Castrillon (Author) Melissa Castrillon (Illustrated by) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Alison Green Books
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Hardback 32pp h282mm x w255mm x s10mm 470g ISBN13: 9781407185309 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-8530-9 ISBN10: 1407185306 EAN: 9781407185309 x Description: Deep in the garden, one very tiny girl is about to go on a huge adventure. Step inside Min's magical miniature world, and discover that you're never too small to be mighty! Min dreams of being as brave and adventurous as her equally tiny aunts, but she's sure that will never happen. Then one night, an owl whisks her away on an extraordinary adventure, and Min discovers how brave and resourceful she really is. Melissa Castrillon's first picture book as author/illustrator is an exquisitely illustrated adventure with a bold, empowering message. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mighty Min Melissa Castrillon (Author) Melissa Castrillon (Illustrated by) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Alison Green Books
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 32pp h275mm x w251mm x s7mm 280g ISBN13: 9781407185316 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-8531-6 ISBN10: 1407185314 EAN: 9781407185316 x Description: Deep in the garden, one very tiny girl is about to go on a huge adventure. Step inside Min's magical miniature world, and discover that you're never too small to be mighty! Min dreams of being as brave and adventurous as her equally tiny aunts, but she's sure that will never happen. Then one night, an owl whisks her away on an extraordinary adventure, and Min discovers how brave and resourceful she really is. Melissa Castrillon's first picture book as author/illustrator is an exquisitely illustrated adventure with a bold, empowering message. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Aru Shah and the Song of Death Roshani Chokshi (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 304pp h198mm x w132mm x s25mm 280g ISBN13: 9781407185804 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-8580-4 ISBN10: 1407185802 EAN: 9781407185804 x Description: Aru is only just getting the hang of this whole Pandava thing when the Otherworld goes into full panic mode. The god of love's bow and arrow have gone missing, and the thief isn't playing Cupid. Instead, they're turning people into heartless fighting-machine zombies. If that weren't bad enough, somehow Aru gets framed as the thief. If she doesn't find the arrow by the next full moon, she'll be kicked out of the Otherworld. For good. But, for better or worse, she won't be going it alone. Along with her soul-sister, Mini, Aru will team up with Brynne, an ultra-strong girl who knows more than she lets on, and Aiden, the boy wholives across the street and is also hiding plenty of secrets. Together they'll battle demons, travel through a glittering and dangerous serpent realm, and discover that their enemy isn't at all who they expected. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Missing Bookshop Katie Clapham (Author) Kirsti Beautyman (Illustrated by) Series:
Colour Fiction 4
Edition:
Imprint:
Stripes Publishing
Publisher:
Little Tiger Press Group
Pub Date:
13 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Forthcoming
Published in: United Kingdom Hardback CPSIA choking hazard - No choking hazard warning necessary 96pp h204mm x w137mm Illustrations, color ISBN13: 9781788950428 ISBN13: 978-1-78895-042-8 ISBN10: 1788950429 EAN: 9781788950428 x Description: A range of simple stories for new readers, with beautiful colour illustrations.
Milly loves going to story time at her local bookshop. Mrs Minty is an encyclopedia of books and knows the perfect story for every occasion ... tales of mischievous children and faraway lands, magical beasts and daring adventures. But the bookshop is old and creaky, just like Mrs Minty herself. And then one day Milly arrives to find the shop gone. What has happened to Mrs Minty and her irreplaceable bookshop?
A warm and uplifting tale about the importance of stories. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Red Scrolls of Magic Cassandra Clare (Author) Wesley Chu (Author) Series:
The Eldest Curses
Edition:
Imprint:
Simon & Schuster Childrens Books
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Pub Date:
09 Apr 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Hardback 368pp h234mm x w153mm ISBN13: 9781471162138 ISBN13: 978-1-4711-6213-8 ISBN10: 1471162133 EAN: 9781471162138 x Description: From #1 New York Times bestseller Cassandra Clare and award-winner Wesley Chu comes the first book in a new series that follows High Warlock Magnus Bane and Alec Lightwood as they tour the world after the Mortal War. The Red Scrolls of Magic is a Shadowhunters novel. All Magnus Bane wanted was a vacation-a lavish trip across Europe with Alec Lightwood, the Shadowhunter who against all odds is finally his boyfriend. But as soon as the pair settles in Paris, an old friend arrives with news about a demon-worshipping cult called the Crimson Hand that is bent on causing chaos around the world. A cult that was apparently founded by Magnus himself. Years ago. As a joke. Now Magnus and Alec must race across Europe to track down the Crimson Hand and its elusive new leader before the cult can cause any more damage. As if it wasn't bad enough that their romantic getaway has been sidetracked, demons are now dogging their every step, and it is becoming harder to tell friend from foe. As their quest for answers becomes increasingly dire, Magnus and Alec will have to trust each other more than ever-even if it means revealing the secrets they've both been keeping. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Penguinaut (PB) Marcie Colleen (Author) Emma Yarlett (Illustrated by) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
06 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 32pp h293mm x w255mm x s3mm 200g ISBN13: 9781407196572 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-9657-2 ISBN10: 140719657X EAN: 9781407196572 x Description: A picture book that is out of this world! Orville lives at the zoo, surrounded by animal pals who go on exciting adventures.
- A hang gliding rhino!
- A deep-sea diving giraffe!
Orville struggles to keep up, until one day he concocts an adventure all his own: build a spaceship and fly to the moon all by himself.
Can one tiny penguin get there alone?
Or will Orville find that sometimes you need a little help from your friends?
Marcie Colleen's playful text and Emma Yarlett's charming, whimsical illustrations are sure to delight both children and their parents. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Weight of a Thousand Feathers Brian Conaghan (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Bloomsbury YA
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Pub Date:
13 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 368pp h198mm x w129mm ISBN13: 9781408871546 ISBN13: 978-1-4088-7154-6 ISBN10: 1408871548 EAN: 9781408871546 x Description: WINNER OF THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS TEEN & YOUNG ADULT BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018 LONGLISTED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019 Angry, stirring and tender, this is a bold, questioning exploration of the lengths to which we'll go for the people we love. From the Costa Children's Book Award winning author of When Mr Dog Bites and The Bombs That Brought Us Together. Bobby Seed has questions. What's another word for `thesaurus'? How can I tell Bel I want her as my girl friend, not my girlfriend? How much pain is Mum in today? Has she taken her pills? And sometimes, secretly, Why us? Bobby's little brother Danny has questions too. Will Bobby let him have Rice Krispies for dinner? And can he stay up late on the computer? And why won't Mum's stupid illness just GO AWAY? But it's Mum's question for Bobby that could turn everything on its head. It's the Big One. The Unthinkable One. If Bobby agrees, he won't just be soothing her pain. He'll be helping to end it. Would he? Could he? Perfect for readers of Patrick Ness and Malorie Blackman. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Cosmic Frank Cottrell Boyce (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Macmillan Children's Books
Publisher:
Pan Macmillan
Pub Date:
21 Feb 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 384pp h197mm x w130mm x s24mm 284g ISBN13: 9781529008777 ISBN13: 978-1-5290-0877-7 ISBN10: 1529008778 EAN: 9781529008777 x Description: It's one giant leap for all boy-kind in Frank Cottrell Boyce's out-of-this-world story: Cosmic. Liam is too big for his boots. And his football strip. And his school blazer. But being super-sized height-wise has its advantages: he's the only elevenyear-old to ever ride the G-force-defying Cosmic rollercoaster - or to be offered the chance to drive a Porsche. Long-legged Liam makes a giant leap for boy-kind by competing with a group of adults for the chance to go into space. Is Liam the best boy for the job? Sometimes being big isn't all about being a grown-up. This edition of Cosmic includes bonus material and discussion questions from Frank Cottrell Boyce and features fantastic cover artwork from Steven
Lenton. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Framed Frank Cottrell Boyce (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Macmillan Children's Books
Publisher:
Pan Macmillan
Pub Date:
21 Feb 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 400pp h196mm x w129mm x s27mm 282g ISBN13: 9781529008784 ISBN13: 978-1-5290-0878-4 ISBN10: 1529008786 EAN: 9781529008784 x Description: The perfect crime - it's a work of art, in Frank Cottrell Boyce's ingenious story, Framed. Dylan is the only boy living in the tiny Welsh town of Manod. His parents run the Snowdonia Oasis Auto Marvel garage - and when he's not trying to persuade his sisters to play football, Dylan is in charge of the petrol log. And that means he gets to keep track of everyone coming in and out of Manod - what car they drive, what they're called, even their favourite flavour of crisps. But when a mysterious convoy of lorries trundles up the misty mountainside towards an old, disused mine, even Dylan is confounded. Who are these people - and what have they got to hide? A story inspired by a press cutting describing how, during World War II, the treasured contents of London's National Gallery were stored in Welsh slate mines. Once a month, a morale-boosting masterpiece would be unveiled in the village and then returned to London for viewing. This is a funny and touching exploration of how art - its beauty and its value - touches the life of one little boy and his big family in a very small town. This edition of Framed includes bonus material and discussion questions from Frank Cottrell Boyce, and illustrations by Steven Lenton. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Millions Frank Cottrell Boyce (Author) Steven Lenton (Illustrated by) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Macmillan Children's Books
Publisher:
Pan Macmillan
Pub Date:
21 Feb 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 272pp h197mm x w130mm x s20mm 208g ISBN13: 9781529008760 ISBN13: 978-1-5290-0876-0 ISBN10: 152900876X EAN: 9781529008760 x Description: Frank Cottrell Boyce's Millions is the tale of a not-so-great train robbery. Two brothers, Damian and Anthony, are unwittingly caught up in a train robbery during Britain's countdown to joining the Euro. Suddenly finding themselves with a vast amount of cash, the boys have just one glorious, appalling dilemma - how to spend it in the few days before it becomes worthless. Torn between the vices of buying a million pizzas and the virtues of ending world poverty, the boys soon discover that being rich is a mug's game. For not only is the clock ticking - the bungling bank robbers are closing in too. Pizzas or World Peace - what would you choose? This edition features fantastic cover artwork from the incredible Steven Lenton. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Apple and Rain Sarah Crossan (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Bloomsbury YA
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 368pp h198mm x w129mm ISBN13: 9781526606761 ISBN13: 978-1-5266-0676-1 ISBN10: 1526606763 EAN: 9781526606761 x Description: Now available in a gorgeous new package, this exquisite novel explores the bond between daughters and mothers, forgiveness, and the healing power of words. All the time Mum was away, Eleven long years, I saved up my hopes Like little pennies in a jar. Apple's mother disappeared years ago, leaving Apple with her nana and a lot of unanswered questions. But when she unexpectedly explodes back into Apple's life like a comet, homecoming is bittersweet. It's only when Apple meets someone more lost than she is that she begins to see things as they really are. This beautiful novel from multi-award-winning author Sarah Crossan explores family, friendship and reconciliation. It is a story about how messy, complicated and surprising love can be. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Moonrise Sarah Crossan (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Bloomsbury YA
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Pub Date:
12 Jul 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 400pp h198mm x w129mm 327g ISBN13: 9781408867815 ISBN13: 978-1-4088-6781-5 ISBN10: 1408867818 EAN: 9781408867815 x Description: SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2017 SHORTLISTED FOR THE YA BOOK PRIZE 2018 SHORTLISTED FOR THE CBI BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2018 SHORTLISTED FOR THE CLiPPA AWARD 2018 LONGLISTED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019 'Devastating ... Any reader with a heart will weep buckets' Sunday Times Book of the Week They think I hurt someone. But I didn't. You hear? Cos people are gonna be telling you all kinds of lies. I need you to know the truth. Joe hasn't seen his brother for ten years, and it's for the most brutal of reasons. Ed is on death row. But now Ed's execution date has been set, and Joe is determined to spend those last weeks with him, no matter what other people think ...
From one-time winner and two-time Carnegie Medal shortlisted author Sarah Crossan, this poignant, stirring, huge-hearted novel asks big questions. What value do you place on life? What can you forgive? And just how do you say goodbye? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Weight of Water Sarah Crossan (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Bloomsbury YA
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 256pp h198mm x w129mm ISBN13: 9781526606907 ISBN13: 978-1-5266-0690-7 ISBN10: 1526606909 EAN: 9781526606907 x Description: Now available in a gorgeous new package, Sarah Crossan's exquisite debut novel explores first love, friendship and quiet courage. It will leave you sad, happy and wanting more. Sometimes I want to tear off my clothes And show them I'm the same Underneath Maybe better. Life is lonely for Kasienka. She misses her old home in Poland, her mother's heart is breaking, and at her new English school friends are scarce. But when someone new swims into her life, Kasienka learns that there is more than one way to stay afloat. This stunning novel from multi-award-winning author Sarah Crossan explores how to pick up the pieces when everything you know is turned on its head and you have to start all over again. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Toffee Sarah Crossan (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Bloomsbury YA
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Hardback 416pp h198mm x w129mm 486g ISBN13: 9781408868126 ISBN13: 978-1-4088-6812-6 ISBN10: 1408868121 EAN: 9781408868126 x Description: The astonishing new novel from the incomparable, multi-award-winning and Laureate na nOg Sarah Crossan. I am not who I say I am. Marla isn't who she thinks she is. I am a girl trying to forget. Marla is a woman trying to remember. Allison has run away from home and with nowhere to live finds herself hiding out in the shed of what she thinks is an abandoned house. But the house isn't empty. An elderly woman named Marla, with dementia, lives there - and she mistakes Allison for an old friend from her past called Toffee. Allison is used to hiding who she really is, and trying to be what other people want her to be. And so, Toffee is who she becomes. After all, it means she has a place to stay. There are worse places she could be. But as their bond grows, and Allison discovers how much Marla needs a real friend, she begins to ask herself -where is home? What is a family? And most importantly, who am I, really?
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You're Crushing It: Positivity for living your REAL life Lex Croucher (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Pub Date:
13 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 272pp h198mm x w129mm ISBN13: 9781408892473 ISBN13: 978-1-4088-9247-3 ISBN10: 1408892472 EAN: 9781408892473 x Description: Sometimes life can be pretty amazing. But other times it feels like: A. Your heart and stomach have been steamrolled into a grisly organ pancake B. You are being put through an emotional spiralizer that creates human courgetti C. Both of the above. You're a courgetti pancake No, Instagram filters won't make it look any better. And, yes, we all feel this way. An honest, thoughtful and hilarious survival guide for young people by social media sensation, Lex Croucher. Learn that you can face whatever today throws at you, because it has terrible aim anyway. And realise that only you scrutinise your flaws - seriously, no one else is paying attention, there's far too much interesting stuff on Netflix. A must-read for anyone who wants to embrace their actual, real, unedited life. Just always remember ... YOU'RE CRUSHING IT. Lex Croucher's frank and candid text is THE survival guide to help you make it through the crazy, topsy-turvy, whirlwind ride we call life. Brace yourself! Topics include: family and friends, body confidence, technology and social media, relationships, mental health, success and more. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Billy and the Minpins (illustrated by Quentin Blake) Roald Dahl (Author) Quentin Blake (Illustrated by) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Puffin
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Pub Date:
08 Jan 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 112pp h263mm x w196mm x s9mm 412g ISBN13: 9780141377537 ISBN13: 978-0-14-137753-7 ISBN10: 0141377534 EAN: 9780141377537 x Description: A BRAND-NEW EDITION, ILLUSTRATED IN GLORIOUS FULL COLOUR BY QUENTIN BLAKE FOR THE FIRST TIME. Billy's mum says he must never go out through the garden gate and explore the dark forest beyond. So, one day, that's exactly what he does! There he meets the Minpins, tiny tree-dwelling people whose children are the size of matchsticks. They live in fear of the terrible, galloping GRUNCHER. Will it gobble Billy too - or can he find a way to defeat the hungry beast? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Rosie Loves Jack Mel Darbon (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publisher:
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Pub Date:
30 Aug 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 336pp h198mm x w130mm ISBN13: 9781474937832 ISBN13: 978-1-4749-3783-2 ISBN10: 1474937837 x Description: Rosie loves Jack. Jack loves Rosie. So when they're separated, Rosie will do anything to find the boy who makes the sun shine in her head. Even run away from home. Even struggle across London and travel to Brighton, though the trains are cancelled and the snow is falling. Even though people might think a girl like Rosie could never survive on her own. See the world through new eyes in this one-in-a-million story. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
True Sisters Keren David (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Barrington Stoke Ltd
Publisher:
Barrington Stoke Ltd
Pub Date:
23 Aug 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 136pp h198mm x w130mm ISBN13: 9781781128299 ISBN13: 978-1-78112-829-9 ISBN10: 1781128294 x Description: Ruby has had a lot of foster siblings over the years, but none of them have been anything like Clara. After growing up in almost complete isolation, Clara is distraught at being separated from her mother and overwhelmed by life in a world she doesn't understand. But the more Ruby tries to help Clara fit in, the more she realises she has to face up to some struggles of her own... Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 13+ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Fandom Rising Anna Day (Author) Series:
Fandom 2
Edition:
Imprint:
Chicken House Ltd
Publisher:
Chicken House Ltd
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 288pp h198mm x w137mm x s19mm 210g ISBN13: 9781911490081 ISBN13: 978-1-911490-08-1 ISBN10: 1911490087 EAN: 9781911490081 x Description: The heart-pounding sequel to THE FANDOM! 'I cannot recommend The Fandom highly enough.' LOUISE O'NEILL
Nate's time is running out. Violet and Katie re-enterThe Gallows Dance to rescue him, but when a rogue fanfiction writer emerges online - determined to put the dys back into dystopia - Alice is the only one with the power to save the story ... _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Horribly Hilarious Joke Book Terry Deary (Author) Philip Reeve (Illustrated by) Martin Brown (Illustrated by) Series:
Horrible Histories
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
06 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 96pp h198mm x w144mm x s7mm 80g ISBN13: 9781407196473 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-9647-3 ISBN10: 1407196472 EAN: 9781407196473 x Description: The Horribly Hilarious Joke Book, from the Horrible Histories team is full of hundreds of horribly hilarious historical jokes and illustrations in onelaugh-out-loud book.
A must-have book for any Horrible Histories fan
illustrated throughout You'll literally laugh your head off at this comical collection of nasty bits the perfect gift for any budding comedian _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Monsters: The passion and loss that created Frankenstein Sharon Dogar (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher:
Andersen Press Ltd
Pub Date:
07 Feb 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Hardback 464pp h222mm x w144mm x s41mm 575g ISBN13: 9781783448029 ISBN13: 978-1-78344-802-9 ISBN10: 1783448024 EAN: 9781783448029 x Description: 1814: Mary Godwin, the sixteen-year-old daughter of radical socialist and feminist writers, runs away with a dangerously charming young poet - Percy Bysshe Shelley. From there, the two young lovers travel a Europe in the throes of revolutionary change, through high and low society, tragedy and passion, where they will be drawn into the orbit of the mad and bad Lord Byron. But Mary and Percy are not alone: they bring Jane, Mary's young step-sister. And she knows the biggest secrets of them all . . . Told from Mary and Jane's perspectives, Monsters is a novel about radical ideas, rule-breaking love, dangerous Romantics, and the creation of the greatest Gothic novel of them all: Frankenstein _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Girl, the Bear and the Magic Shoes Julia Donaldson (Author) Lydia Monks (Illustrated by) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Macmillan Children's Books
Publisher:
Pan Macmillan
Pub Date:
04 Apr 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 32pp h249mm x w250mm x s10mm 246g ISBN13: 9781447275985 ISBN13: 978-1-4472-7598-5 ISBN10: 1447275985 EAN: 9781447275985 x Description: A glittering magical adventure about a girl, a bear and some very special shoes from the bestselling creators of What the Ladybird Heard and Sugarlump and the Unicorn. When Josephine leaves the shoe shop after buying some new running shoes, she hears an unusual sound - Click-click! Click-click! It's a bear with a backpack! Luckily for Josephine, her new shoes are anything but ordinary - these are magic shoes. But can they help her escape the bear when there's a mountain, a bog and even a lake in her way? The Girl, the Bear and the Magic Shoes is an exciting adventure from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard. Full of action and imagination, and with a delightfully unexpected ending, this gorgeously glittery book is one to enjoy over and over again. Enjoy all the stories from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks: Sharing a Shell, The Princess and the Wizard, The Rhyming Rabbit, The Singing Mermaid, Sugarlump and the Unicorn, Princess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox, What the Ladybird Heard, What the Ladybird Heard Next and What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Tabby McTat Sticker Book Julia Donaldson (Author) Axel Scheffler (Illustrated by) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Alison Green Books
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 32pp h304mm x w234mm x s4mm 310g ISBN13: 9781407189499 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-8949-9 ISBN10: 1407189492 EAN: 9781407189499 x Description: Celebrate the tenth anniversary of TABBY MCTAT with this fantastic new activity book based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Packed with over 400 stickers, colouring-in pages, dot-to-dots, puzzles, spot the difference, mazes, simple word searches, there's plenty to keep little hands busy for hours. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Lifters Dave Eggers (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
05 Sep 2019
Publishing Status:
Forthcoming
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 320pp h198mm x w129mm ISBN13: 9781407185477 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-8547-7 ISBN10: 1407185470 EAN: 9781407185477 x Description: Discover a stunning new children's tale from the bestselling, Pulitzer-nominated author of Heroes of the Frontier and What Is the What. When things fall down, who lifts them up? What if the ground beneath your feet was not made of solid earth and stone but had been hollowed into hundreds of tunnels and passageways? What if there were mysterious forces in these tunnels, mere inches below you as you sit in class or eat a banana? What if it were up to just two kids to stop these forces? What would it feel like to know the fate of an entire town rested on your shoulders? Twelve-year-old Gran Flowerpetal is about to find out. When Gran's friend, the difficult-to-impress Catalina Catalan, presses a silver handle into a hillside and opens a doorway to underground, he knows that she is extraordinary and brave, and that he will have no choice but to follow her, and help her save the town (and the known world). With luck on their side, and some discarded hockey sticks for good measure, they might just emerge as heroes. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Rumblestar Abi Elphinstone (Author) Series:
The Unmapped Chronicles 1
Edition:
Imprint:
Simon & Schuster Childrens Books
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Pub Date:
30 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 336pp h198mm x w130mm x s20mm ISBN13: 9781471173660 ISBN13: 978-1-4711-7366-0 ISBN10: 1471173666 EAN: 9781471173660 x Description: 'Imaginative, adventurous and wonderful' Robin Stevens, author of A Murder Most Unladylike series 'The Unmapped Chronicles series is irresistible' Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe 'Abi Elphinstone has created a complete world so believably and effortlessly, I can only marvel' Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild Trilogy 'Brimming with enchantment and adventure' Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's Island `Abi Elphinstone is proving to be a worthy successor to CS Lewis' The Times 'Adventures are unpredictable and often terribly badly behaved - a bit like pickled onions if you've ever tried to fork one on a plate - but they have a way of unlocking people and turning them upside down so that all the astonishing things fizzing around inside them start to tumble out...' Eleven-year-old Casper Tock hates risks, is allergic to adventures and shudders at the thought of unpredictable events. So, it comes as a nasty shock
to him when he accidentally stumbles into Rumblestar, an Unmapped Kingdom full of magical beasts. All Casper wants is to find a way home, but Rumblestar is in trouble. An evil harpy called Morg is sending her followers, the Midnights, into the kingdom to wreak havoc and pave the way for her to steal the Unmapped magic for herself. But Casper cannot turn a blind eye because the future of his own world, he discovers, is bound up with that of the Unmapped Kingdoms. And so, together with Utterly Thankless, a girl who hates rules and is allergic to behaving, and her miniature dragon, Arlo, Casper embarks upon an adventure full of cloud giants, storm ogres and drizzle hags. Can he, Utterly and Arlo, the unlikeliest of heroes, save the Unmapped Kingdoms and our world from the clutches of Morg and her Midnights? Live a life filled with adventure with Abi Elphinstone in this brand NEW series where a whole new world is waiting to be discovered... _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Beswitched NE Paola Escobar (Illustrated by) Kate Saunders (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 288pp h201mm x w137mm x s19mm 140g ISBN13: 9781407196510 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-9651-0 ISBN10: 1407196510 EAN: 9781407196510 x Description: When Flora Fox's parents send their daughter off to boarding school, they have no idea that the train will take her back to 1935. On the journey Flora has a strange dream. She wakes up without her laptop or her phone, wearing a hideous uniform with ridiculous bloomers underneath. She is a new girl at St Winifred's, where the rules are mad, the food horrible, and the hairiness of the teachers unbelievable. Her 21st century manners will not be tolerated at strict St Win's - how will she ever survive and find her way back to her own time? But there is a special reason why Flora has been summoned to the past. It involves the tempestuous girl who becomes her best friend... _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Magicalamity NE Paola Escobar (Illustrated by) Kate Saunders (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 320pp h201mm x w139mm x s21mm 170g ISBN13: 9781407196527 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-9652-7 ISBN10: 1407196529 EAN: 9781407196527 x Description: Tom is in shock. He's just discovered that his dad is an escaped fairy on the run. Tom doesn't know he is a demisprite - the child of a fairy and a human - until he meets his three fairy godmothers. They've been summoned to protect him, but they can't stop bickering, and two of them are hardened criminals. Tom must survive their botched magic spells, learn to fly and enter the dangerous Fairy Realm to save his parents... From the author of BESWITCHEDOne of the most enchanting, funny and suspenseful stories to have been published for some time THE TIMES
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The Curse of the Chocolate Phoenix NE Paola Escobar (Illustrated by) Kate Saunders (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 272pp h206mm x w147mm x s18mm 130g ISBN13: 9781407196534 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-9653-4 ISBN10: 1407196537 EAN: 9781407196534 x Description: The exciting companion to THE WHIZZ POP CHOCOLATE SHOP.
A secret government department, once again, needs the magical help of Oz and Lily in a desperate new mission. Along with everyone's favourite cantankerous cat, Demerara, her ratty companion Spike, and the help of some powerfully magical chocolate, the childrenmust travel back in time to the height of the Blitz. Can they defeat some very dangerous supernatural creatures and save London's famous cathedral from destruction by fire? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop NE Paola Escobar (Illustrated by) Kate Saunders (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 304pp h206mm x w146mm x s19mm 220g ISBN13: 9781407196541 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-9654-1 ISBN10: 1407196545 EAN: 9781407196541 x Description: Oz and Lily's family have inherited an ancient chocolate shop and they're moving in upstairs. It's the perfect home ... apart from the small fact that it's haunted. And then they discover some solid gold chocolate moulds - with magic powers! Soon the ghosts are joined by some evil villains determined to get their hands on the priceless secrets of the magical chocolate. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Umbrella Mouse Anna Fargher (Author) Sam Usher (Illustrated by) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Macmillan Children's Books
Publisher:
Pan Macmillan
Pub Date:
23 Apr 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 288pp h196mm x w129mm x s24mm 204g ISBN13: 9781529003970 ISBN13: 978-1-5290-0397-0 ISBN10: 1529003970 EAN: 9781529003970 x Description: A timeless tale of courage, resistance and friendship, The Umbrella Mouse is a heart-stopping adventure drawing on the true stories of animals caught in the conflict of WWII. 1944, and London is under attack. Young mouse Pip Hanway's safe and quiet world is turned upside down when her home, umbrella shop James Smith & Sons, is destroyed by a bomb. Orphaned and alone, she must begin a perilous quest to find a new home. But the only way to get there is by joining Noah's Ark, a secret gang of animals fighting with the resistance in France, operating beneath the feet of the human soldiers. Danger is everywhere and as the enemy closes in, Pip must risk everything to save her new friends. Beautifully illustrated by Sam Usher, Anna Fargher's debut novel takes you on an incredible journey through a war that reaches even the smallest of creatures. 'An ambitious and wonderfully well-achieved first novel' Michael Morpurgo 'A spellbinding tale of bravery and hope, where courage is found in the smallest of heroes' Gill Lewis, author of Sky Hawk _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Check Mates Stewart Foster (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Simon & Schuster Childrens Books
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Pub Date:
27 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Forthcoming
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 352pp h198mm x w130mm x s21mm ISBN13: 9781471172236 ISBN13: 978-1-4711-7223-6 ISBN10: 1471172236 EAN: 9781471172236 x Description: 'Funny and heartfelt with a cunning twist. Stewart Foster is a grandmaster.' - ROSS WELFORD 'An inspirational underdog story and a chilling mystery! A winning combination.' - DAVID SOLOMONS Some people think that I'm a problem child, that I'm lazy and never pay attention in lessons. But the thing is, I'm not a problem child at all. I'm just a child with a problem. Felix is struggling at school. His ADHD makes it hard for him to concentrate and his grades are slipping. Everyone keeps telling him to try harder, but no one seems to understand just how hard he finds it. When Mum suggests Felix spends time with his grandfather, Felix can't think of anything worse. Granddad hasn't been the same since Grandma died. Plus he's always trying to teach Felix boring chess. But sometimes the best lessons come in the most unexpected of places, and Granddad soon shows Felix that there's everything to play for. Praise for ALL THE THINGS THAT COULD GO WRONG 'A moving, humane, funny portrait of two very different boys discovering what connects us all.' Kiran Milwood Hargrave, author ofThe Girl of Ink and Stars `It's amazing!' Ross Welford, author of Time Travelling with a Hamster 'I loved it.' Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy 'A touching, funny, gripping read that tackles important issues in a sensitive and thoroughly enjoyable way. Highly recommended.' Stuart Robinson, author of If Ever I Fall
'A timely story of courage and reminder of what we all share.' Christopher Edge, author ofThe Many Worlds of Albie Bright 'Powerful and warm ... this will linger long in the mind.' Guardian Praise for THE BUBBLE BOY, winner of the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award in 2016 `Poignant, hopeful and heartbreaking.' Fiona Noble - Children's Editor, The Bookseller 'Deeply moving and utterly gripping . . . Stewart Foster carries off an astonishing feat of storytelling in this exceptional book' Julia Eccleshare, lovereading.co.uk `A gripping and deeply moving book.' Jamila Gavin, author of Coram Boy 'One thing we know about good books is their amazing ability to inspire empathy in the reader; to explore ideas and viewpoints that arise from experiences that are out of our own realm. The Bubble Boy does this with warmth, quirkiness and a light-hearted touch.' Guardian _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
"I Will Not Be Erased": Our stories about growing up as people of colour gal -dem (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Walker Books Ltd
Publisher:
Walker Books Ltd
Pub Date:
06 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 208pp h198mm x w129mm x s14mm 204g ISBN13: 9781406386370 ISBN13: 978-1-4063-8637-0 ISBN10: 1406386375 EAN: 9781406386370 x Description: Fourteen joyous, funny and life-affirming essays from gal-dem's talented writers gal-dem, the award-winning online and print magazine, is created by women and non-binary people of colour. In this thought-provoking and moving collection of fourteen essays, gal-dem's writers use raw material from their teenage years - diaries, poems and chat histories - to explore growing up. gal-dem have been described by the Guardian as "the agents of change we need", and these essays essays tackle important subjects including race, gender, mental health and activism, making this essential reading for any young person. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mossbelly MacFearsome and the Dwarves of Doom Alex Gardiner (Author) Series:
Mossbelly MacFearsome
Edition:
Imprint:
Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher:
Andersen Press Ltd
Pub Date:
03 Jan 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 240pp h198mm x w129mm x s15mm 195g ISBN13: 9781783447916 ISBN13: 978-1-78344-791-6 ISBN10: 1783447915 EAN: 9781783447916 x Description: Roger is just an ordinary boy, in an ordinary world - or so he thinks, until a grumpy dwarf warrior, Mossbelly MacFearsome, appears out of thin air and saves him from the school bully. If that isn't incredible enough, now Moss has decided that Roger is the perfect human companion for his daring quest to defeat the dwarves' arch-enemy Leatherhead Barnstorm and his horrifying horde of monstrous (but very polite) gorefiends. If Roger doesn't help Moss, the world as we know it will be destroyed by ogres and dragons and the race of humans will be annihilated. If he does help, he will be late for his tea and his mum will be going mad with worry. A Highland castle, a trainee witch who knows karate, and an ancient spell to be broken by King Golmar's braces, just what has Roger got himself into? A hilarious action-packed fish-out-of-water adventure, perfect for young fans of Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman and Cressida Cowell. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Dark Days Deceit: A Lady Helen Novel Alison Goodman (Author) Series:
Lady Helen
Edition:
Imprint:
Walker Books Ltd
Publisher:
Walker Books Ltd
Pub Date:
15 Nov 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 560pp h198mm x w129mm x s33mm 384g ISBN13: 9781406358988 ISBN13: 978-1-4063-5898-8 ISBN10: 1406358983 EAN: 9781406358988 x Description: The third and final book in the compelling Lady Helen trilogy, "a delicious collision of Regency romance and dark fantasy" (Publishers Weekly starred review). Bath, December 1812. With her wedding just weeks away, Lady Helen Wrexhall is staying with friends while preparations are finalised. But Helen's focus is far from her forthcoming nuptials. Time is running out to find the Bath Deceiver, who holds vital information that the Dark Days Club will need if they are to stand any chance of defeating their unknown foe, the Grand Deceiver. Helen knows that much of this essential information is also locked away in her own mind from when she absorbed the power of the Ligatus. She and her mentor, Lord Carlston, form the two halves of the Grand Reclaimer, and they must find a way to retrieve the information in time so that they can use their bond to fight the Grand Deceiver. Yet the very power and knowledge that Helen possesses is creating a rift in her mind and threatening to destroy her. As Helen tries desperately to juggle the demands of her double life and resist her feelings for Carlston, an old enemy arrives in Bath bringing death and destruction. The final confrontation between the Grand Deceiver and the Grand Reclaimer is set in motion, and Lady Helen's story races towards a shocking conclusion full of passion, betrayal and heartbreak. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Glitch Sarah Graley (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic US
Publisher:
Scholastic US
Pub Date:
06 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United States Paperback / softback 192pp h231mm x w157mm x s11mm 410g ISBN13: 9781338174519 ISBN13: 978-1-338-17451-9 ISBN10: 1338174517 EAN: 9781338174519 x Description: From comics rising star Sarah Graley, a fresh and funny middle-grade graphicnovel featuring a girl who must save a virtual world... and her own! Izzy has an incredible secret -- she can enter the world of her new video game!
She meets Rae, a robot who says Izzy is destined to save Dungeon City from the Big Boss.
How is this possible?! And how can she fight for this virtual world when she's got a whole real life to keep up with: her family (though she could do without her mom's annoying cat), and her best friend, Eric.
Things get even weirder when Izzy loses a life while inside the
game, and she starts to worry about what might happen if she gets a Game Over for good.
Meanwhile, Eric has been super upset with Izzy since she's been keeping secrets and bailing on their plans.
Can Izzy survive Dungeon City and save their friendship?.. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Alex in Wonderland Simon James Green (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
06 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 400pp h200mm x w155mm x s26mm 270g ISBN13: 9781407194240 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-9424-0 ISBN10: 1407194240 EAN: 9781407194240 x Description: A novel that will have you laughing out loud one minute, and swooning the next! "Simon James Green is one of the most hilarious, heart-flippingly romantic, charmingly observant writers in the game right now." Becky Albertalli, author of Love, Simon In the town of Newsands, painfully shy Alex is abandoned by his two best friends for the summer.
But he unexpectedly lands a part-time job at Wonderland, a run-down amusement arcade on the seafront, where hegets to know the other teen misfits who work there.
Alex starts to come out of his shell, and even starts to develop feelings for co-worker Ben... who, as Alex's bad luck would have it, has a girlfriend.
Then as debtors close in on Wonderland and mysterious, threatening notes start to appear, Alex and his new friends take it on themselves to save their declining employer.
But, like everything in Wonderland, nothing is quite what it seems... _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dark Tracks Philippa Gregory (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Simon & Schuster Childrens Books
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Pub Date:
23 Aug 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback EU Toy Safety Directive - 304pp h198mm x w130mm x s21mm Black and white line vignettes ISBN13: 9780857077448 ISBN13: 978-0-85707-744-8 ISBN10: 0857077449 EAN: 9780857077448 x Description: Join the Order of Darkness in their quest to witness the end of the world in the fourth volume of Philippa Gregory's epic adventure series. PRAISE FOR THE ORDER OF DARKNESS SERIES: `...attractive characters, several layers of mystery, and as one might expect, meticulously researched historical detail' The Daily Mail `The plot is deftly conceived...and the setting richly detailed.' The Daily Telegraph `This is still one of the most enthralling historical series of recent years, with Gregory's descriptions bringing 15th century Venice vividly to life' The Bookbag Luca Vero is a member of the secret Order of Darkness, tasked by his master to uncover the truth behind strange happenings. Together with Lady Isolde, her friend and confidant Ishraq, Luca's manservant Freize, and Brother Peter, Luca travels across medieval Europe - seeking out the signs of the end of days, judging the supernatural and testing the new science. Trapped in a village possessed by a dancing madness, the group fights to keep their own sanity. When Isolde dances away in red shoes and Ishraq takes dramatic revenge on their covert assassin the young people discover that the greatest danger is in the men who have come to their rescue. These are the truly dangerous madmen of Europe who carry a dark hatred that will last for centuries. Dive deep into the world of medieval legends and disentangle reality from fear in this powerful series from the internationally renowned author of historical fiction Philippa Gregory. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A Skinful of Shadows Frances Hardinge (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Macmillan Children's Books
Publisher:
Pan Macmillan
Pub Date:
03 May 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 448pp h197mm x w129mm x s29mm 324g ISBN13: 9781509835508 ISBN13: 978-1-5098-3550-8 ISBN10: 1509835504 EAN: 9781509835508 x Description: Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year 2017. 'A Skinful of Shadows confirms Hardinge's status as one of our finest storytellers. It's rare to find a book which is every bit as intelligent and stylish as it is riveting - I was enthralled' - Sarah Perry, author of The Essex Serpent. Frances Hardinge weaves a dark, otherworldly tale in A Skinful of Shadows, her first book since the Costa Award-winning The Lie Tree. When a creature dies, its spirit can go looking for somewhere to hide. Some people have space inside them, perfect for hiding. Makepeace, a courageous girl with a mysterious past, defends herself nightly from the ghosts which try to possess her. Then a dreadful event causes her to drop her guard for a moment.
And now there's a ghost inside her. The spirit is wild, brutish and strong, but it may be her only defence in a time of dark suspicion and fear. As the English Civil War erupts, Makepeace must decide which is worse: possession - or death. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Wildspark: A Ghost Machine Adventure Vashti Hardy (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 448pp h200mm x w136mm x s28mm 290g ISBN13: 9781407191553 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-9155-3 ISBN10: 1407191551 EAN: 9781407191553 x Description: A mind-bending adventure from the author of Brightstorm! A year after the death of her older brother, Prue Haywood's family is still shattered by grief. But everything changes when a stranger arrives at the farm. A new, incredible technology has been discovered in the city of Medlock, where a secretive guild of inventors have developed a way to capture spirits of the dead in animal-like machines, bringing them back to life. Prue knows that the "Ghost Guild" might hold the key to bringing her brother back, so she seizes the stranger's offer to join as an apprentice. But to find her brother, she needs to find a wayto get the ghost machines to remember the people they used to be. Yet if Prue succeeds, all of society could come apart... _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Afterwards A.F. Harrold (Author) Emily Gravett (Illustrated by) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Pub Date:
01 Nov 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Hardback 224pp h198mm x w150mm 474g ISBN13: 9781408894316 ISBN13: 978-1-4088-9431-6 ISBN10: 1408894319 EAN: 9781408894316 x Description: Fact: Ember and Ness are best friends. There's nothing more to say about it. It is what it is. It is what will always be. Ember and Ness. Then Ness dies. It is sudden and unexpected and leaves Ember completely empty. How can this be? When Ember finds a way into the Afterworld, she determines to bring Ness back. Because that's what friends do isn't it? They rescue each other. They help. They never give up. Ember and Ness. That don't change.
A powerful, poignant, darkly comic and deeply moving story about friendship at its most extraordinary. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The King Who Banned the Dark Emily Haworth-Booth (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Pavilion Children's Books Publisher:
Pavilion Books
Pub Date:
24 Sep 2018
Active
Publishing Status:
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 32pp h280mm x w220mm x s4mm 199g Illustrations throughout ISBN13: 9781843653974 ISBN13: 978-1-84365-397-4 ISBN10: 1843653974 EAN: 9781843653974 x Description: SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONE'S CHILDRENS BOOK PRIZE 2019
An illuminating tale of power, rebellion, darkness and light
There was once a little boy who was afraid of the dark. There's nothing unusual about that. Most children are afraid of the dark at one time of another. But this little boy was a Prince, and he decided that when he became King, he would do something about the dark.
He would ban it.
When the King bans the dark completely, installing an artificial sun, and enforcing "anti-dark" laws, it seems like a good idea. The citizens don't need to worry about any of the scary things that might live in the dark.
But what happens when nobody can sleep, and the citizens revolt? Will the King face his fears and turn the lights off?
The King Who Banned the Dark is a beautiful and thought-provoking story about how we need the dark in order to enjoy the light. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Merrybegot Julie Hearn (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Oxford University Press
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Pub Date:
18 Apr 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 288pp h195mm x w130mm x s21mm 236g ISBN13: 9780192769589 ISBN13: 978-0-19-276958-9 ISBN10: 0192769588 EAN: 9780192769589 x Description: The Merrybegot casts a powerful spell over its readers. Utterly bewitching. Abi Elphinstone In a remote west-country village, all is not as it seems. Rumours of bad magic and witchcraft are spreading. The piskies are whispering in the orchard and an ill wind is blowing. The fingers of blame are all pointing to Nell, the cunning woman's granddaughter. With the Witchfinder General on his way, Nell is alone, trapped, and in fear for her life. Who can she trust? And who will save her? This amazing story is being reissued with a stunning new cover by Karl James Mountford for a new generation of readers to enjoy.
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After The Fire Will Hill (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publisher:
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Pub Date:
01 Jun 2017
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 496pp ISBN13: 9781474924153 ISBN13: 978-1-4749-2415-3 ISBN10: 1474924158 x Description: Father John controls everything inside The Fence. And Father John likes rules. Especially about never talking to Outsiders. Because Father John knows the truth. He knows what is right, and what is wrong. He knows what is coming. But Moonbeam is starting to see the lies behind Father John's words. She wants him to be found out. What if the only way out of the darkness is to light a fire? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Unexpected Find Toby Ibbotson (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
06 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 400pp h199mm x w148mm x s25mm 270g ISBN13: 9781407186245 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-8624-5 ISBN10: 1407186248 EAN: 9781407186245 x Description: Written by Toby Ibbotson, son of the bestselling author Eva Ibbotson, this exceptional middle grade story is captivating, heartfelt and brilliant in equal measure.
When a storm hits a small and sleepy town, it ravages every living thing.
But storms don't just destroy, they uncover. And when a young boy discovers a mysterious object that has lay hidden beneath a centuries-old tree, he instantly knows that it's special. What he doesn't know is that his unexpected find will unite him with a girl searching for her missing father and trigger a series of events that will see them travelling across Europe under the most unusual circumstances.
Beautifully written, The Unexpected Find is Toby Ibbotson's break-through masterpiece that's a classic in the making. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Kid Normal and the Shadow Machine Greg James (Author) Chris Smith (Author) Erica Salcedo (Illustrated by) Series:
Kid Normal
Edition:
Imprint:
Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Pub Date:
21 Mar 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 400pp h198mm x w129mm 321g ISBN13: 9781408898901 ISBN13: 978-1-4088-9890-1 ISBN10: 140889890X EAN: 9781408898901 x Description: The third book in the bestselling, award-winning, laugh-out-loud funny KID NORMAL series by Greg James and Chris Smith Praise for KID NORMAL: 'So funny, it's almost criminal' INDEPENDENT 'Outrageous capers' GUARDIAN YOU DON'T NEED SUPERPOWERS TO BE A HERO ... Or do you? Despite having no powers, Murph Cooper is part of the best team in the Heroes' Alliance. So when supervillain Magpie declares all-out war, Kid Normal and the Super Zeroes lead the charge. But Magpie believes that a powerless hero is no hero at all. And he's building a dastardly device to prove it. When Kid Normal enters the Shadow Machine, THE WORLD WILL NEVER BE THE SAME ... _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mary's Monster: Love, Madness and How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein Lita Judge (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Wren & Rook
Publisher:
Hachette Children's Group
Pub Date:
08 May 2017
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Hardback (Text (eye-readable)) 320pp h215mm x w160mm x s30mm 674g ISBN13: 9781526360410 ISBN13: 978-1-5263-6041-0 ISBN10: 1526360411 EAN: 9781526360410 x Description: The dark, captivating story of one remarkable young woman. And her monster. Creative genius...? Inventor of science fiction...? Pregnant teenage runaway...? Who was the real Mary Shelley? Mary's Monster is the compelling and beautifully illustrated story of Frankenstein's author Mary Shelley - the original rebel girl and an inspiration for everyone from teenage readers to adult. Aged 16 and pregnant, Mary runs away to Switzerland with the married poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. Few people would have guessed that that fateful act would lead to a gothic novel still celebrated 200 years later. But cast out by her family and isolated by society, Mary Shelley created Frankenstein and his monster, forged in the fire of her troubled and tragic life. Part biography and part graphic novel, Mary's Monster is an engrossing take on one remarkable young woman and her monster. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Among the Red Stars Gwen C. Katz (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
HarperTeen
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Pub Date:
14 Dec 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United States Paperback / softback 384pp h203mm x w135mm x s22mm 271g ISBN13: 9780062642752 ISBN13: 978-0-06-264275-2 ISBN10: 0062642758 EAN: 9780062642752 x Description: A suspenseful historical YA debut inspired by the true story of an all-female bomber unit in Russia during World War II. World War II has erupted in Valka's homeland of Russia, and Valka is determined to help the effort. She's a pilot-and a good one-so she eagerly joins an all-female bomber regiment. Flying has always meant freedom and exhilaration for Valka, but dropping bombs on German targets is something else entirely. The raids are dangerous, but as Valka watches her fellow pilots putting everything on the line in the face of treachery, she learns the true meaning of bravery. As the war intensifies, though, and those around her fall, Valka must decide how much she is willing to risk to defend the skies she once called home. Inspired by the true story of a famous all-female Russian bomber regiment, Gwen C. Katz weaves a tale of strength and sacrifice, of learning to fight for yourself, and of the perils of a world at war. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pog Padraig Kenny (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Chicken House Ltd
Publisher:
Chicken House Ltd
Pub Date:
04 Apr 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 288pp h201mm x w147mm x s19mm 220g ISBN13: 9781911490395 ISBN13: 978-1-911490-39-5 ISBN10: 1911490397 EAN: 9781911490395 x Description: 'A fantastical tale of monsters and grief, family and love, and a thrilling middle-grade adventure with real depth andheart.' The Bookseller, Book of the Month 'Poignant, strange, full of folkloric menace and delight, Pog fulfils the promise of Kenny's extraordinary debut, Tin.' GUARDIAN A terrific book with echoes of The Spiderwick Chronicles and Five Children and It, I loved it!' IRISH INDEPENDENT
David and Penny's strange new home is surrounded by forest. It's the childhood home of their mother, who's recently died. But other creatures live here ... magical creatures, like tiny, hairy Pog. He's one of the First Folk, protecting the boundary between the worlds. As the children explore, they discover monsters slipping through from the place on the other side of the cellar door. Meanwhile, David is drawn into the woods by something darker, which
insists there's a way he can bring his mother back ... 'One of a kind. Utterly fantastic.' Eoin Colfer on Tin _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I Am Thunder Muhammad Khan (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Macmillan Children's Books
Publisher:
Pan Macmillan
Pub Date:
25 Jan 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 320pp h197mm x w130mm x s20mm 229g ISBN13: 9781509874057 ISBN13: 978-1-5098-7405-7 ISBN10: 1509874054 EAN: 9781509874057 x Description: 'I promised myself this time would be different. I would stand up for myself.' Fifteen-year-old Muzna Saleem is used to being invisible. So no one is more surprised than her when Arif Malik, the hottest boy in school, takes a sudden interest. But Arif is hiding a terrible secret and, as they begin to follow a dark path, Muzna faces an impossible choice: keep quiet and betray her beliefs, or speak out and betray her heart. I Am Thunder is the debut novel from stunning YA voice, Muhammad Khan, which questions how far you'll go to stand up for what you believe. 'An uplifting, empowering novel with hope at its heart' Observer Children's Book of the Week 'Funny and clever - a perspective long overdue in British fiction' Alex Wheatle, Guardian prize-winning author of Crongton Knights 'This one is special . . . punches well above the weight of most debuts' The Times 'This assured, hopeful debut feels unprecedented and essential' Guardian 'One of the most distinctive narrators I've read in ages.' Fiona Noble, Bookseller _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Orphan Monster Spy Matt Killeen (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publisher:
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Pub Date:
08 Mar 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 400pp h198mm x w130mm ISBN13: 9781474942386 ISBN13: 978-1-4749-4238-6 ISBN10: 1474942385 x Description: Sarah has played many roles - but now she faces her most challenging of all. Because there's only one way for a Jewish orphan spy to survive at a school for the Nazi elite. And that's to become a monster like them. They think she is just a little girl. But she is the weapon they never saw coming... with a mission to destroy them all. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Dragonsitter in the Land of the Dragons Josh Lacey (Author) Garry Parsons (Illustrated by) Series:
The Dragonsitter series
Edition:
Imprint:
Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher:
Andersen Press Ltd
Pub Date:
07 Feb 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 80pp h198mm x w129mm x s5mm 82g black and white illustrations throughout ISBN13: 9781783448005 ISBN13: 978-1-78344-800-5 ISBN10: 1783448008 EAN: 9781783448005 x Description: Eddie has travelled with his uncle Morton to Mongolia, in hope of being one of the few to watch the Great Dragon Battle Ceremony. But wild dragons are not nearly so friendly as pet ones, and the inhospitable mountains are a dangerous place to be stuck with nothing but a pile of chocolate bars. Meanwhile, back at home, Mum can't quite believe her son has really run off to Mongolia, and now she has been left with the tricky task of dragonsitting . . . Told in emails between Eddie and his mum, The Dragonsitter in the Land of the Dragons is an extra actionpacked tale of misunderstandings, monsters and Mars bars. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Midnight (Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 11) Derek Landy (Author) Series:
Skulduggery Pleasant 11
Edition:
Imprint:
HarperCollins
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub Date:
01 Apr 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback Unsewn / adhesive bound 448pp h198mm x w129mm x s28mm 310g ISBN13: 9780008284596 ISBN13: 978-0-00-828459-6 ISBN10: 0008284598 EAN: 9780008284596 x Description: Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain are back in their most gripping story yet, as book 11, Midnight, picks up where Resurrection left off - and runs.
For years, Valkyrie Cain has struggled to keep her loved ones safe from harm, plunging into battle - time and time again - by Skulduggery Pleasant's side, and always emerging triumphant.
But now the very thing that Valkyrie fights for is in danger, as a ruthless killer snatches her little sister in order to lure Valkyrie into a final confrontation. With Skulduggery racing to catch up and young sorcerer Omen scrambling along behind, Valkyrie only has twelve hours to find Alice before it's too late. The clock is ticking... _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Diver's Daughter: A Tudor Story (Voices #2) Patrice Lawrence (Author) Series:
Voices 2
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 176pp h203mm x w145mm x s12mm 130g ISBN13: 9781407191409 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-9140-9 ISBN10: 1407191403 EAN: 9781407191409 x Description: A gripping heart-in-your-mouth adventure told by Eve, a Tudor girl who sets out on a dangerous journey to change her life for the better. Voices: Diver's Daughter - A Tudor Story brings Eve and her mother, who was stolen from her family in Mozambique as a child, from the Southwark slums of Elizabethan London to England's southern coast. When they hear from a Mary Rose survivor that one of the African free-divers who was sent to salvage its treasures is alive and well and living in Southampton, mother and daughter agree to try to find him and attempt to dive the wreck of another ship, rumoured to be rich with treasures. But will the pair survive when the man arrives to claim his 'share'? Will Eve overcome her fear of thewater to help rescue her mother? In this thrilling adventure based on real events, Patrice Lawrence shows us a fascinating and rarely seen world that's sure to hook young readers.
VOICES: A thrilling series showcasing some of the UK's finest writers for young people. Voices reflects the authentic, unsung stories of our past. Each shows that, even in times of great upheaval, a myriad of people have arrived on this island and made a home for themselves - from Roman times to the present day. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Run Wild Gill Lewis (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Barrington Stoke Ltd
Publisher:
Barrington Stoke Ltd
Pub Date:
16 Jul 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 112pp h198mm x w130mm ISBN13: 9781781128282 ISBN13: 978-1-78112-828-2 ISBN10: 1781128286 x Description: Izzy and Asha need a space to call their own, away from difficult families, the Skull brothers and the trouble they bring. But the derelict building site where they stake their claim already belongs to something else, a wilderness they never expected and an injured wolf that desperately needs their help. Can they reconnect to the wild and save the wolf? Or is their pack too weak to fight much stronger powers? A stunning tale of our lost connection to nature and the wild that hides in us all, from renowned storyteller Gill Lewis. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 8+. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Open Road Summer Emery Lord (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Pub Date:
14 Jun 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 368pp h198mm x w129mm ISBN13: 9781408898703 ISBN13: 978-1-4088-9870-3 ISBN10: 1408898705 EAN: 9781408898703 x Description: A contemporary romance that hits all the right notes - the gorgeous first novel by Emery Lord, author of When We Collided, The Names They Gave Us and the Zoella & Friends 2017 Book Club title The Start of Me and You. After finishing with her bad-news boyfriend, Reagan O'Neill is ready to leave her rebellious ways behind. Reagan's best friend and country superstar Lilah Montgomery is about to kick off her 24-city tour, and Lilah is nursing a broken heart of her own - so this is a perfect opportunity for a girls-only summer of break-up ballads and healing hearts. But when Matt Finch joins the tour as its opening act, his boy-next-door charm proves difficult for Reagan to resist, despite her vow to live a drama-free existence ... This summer, Reagan and Lilah will navigate the ups and downs of fame and friendship as they come to see that giving your heart to the right person is always a risk worth taking. Perfect for fans of Jennifer Niven, Jandy Nelson and Rainbow Rowell. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
We Are Blood And Thunder Kesia Lupo (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Bloomsbury YA
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Pub Date:
04 Apr 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 448pp h198mm x w129mm 362g ISBN13: 9781408898055 ISBN13: 978-1-4088-9805-5 ISBN10: 1408898055 EAN: 9781408898055 x Description: A stunning and original YA fantasy from a fantastic new talent. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Laini Taylor 'Deft, dark and daring' MELINDA SALISBURY 'A stormer of a story' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE In a city where magic is feared and the dead are worshipped, life is overshadowed by a powerful and devastating storm cloud. One young woman is running for her life. Another is trying to return home. Both are looking for a place where they belong. But what Lena and Constance don't realise is that the storm cloud binds them. Without it, neither can get what she desires. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Embassy of the Dead: Hangman's Crossing: Book 2 Will Mabbitt (Author) Series:
Embassy of the Dead
Edition:
Imprint:
Orion Children's Books
Publisher:
Hachette Children's Group
Pub Date:
28 Mar 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback (Text (eye-readable)) 240pp h198mm x w130mm x s20mm 208g ISBN13: 9781510104570 ISBN13: 978-1-5101-0457-0 ISBN10: 1510104577 EAN: 9781510104570 x Description: The second book in a spookily funny new series, where the living meet the dead and survival is a race against time. Perfect for fans of Skulduggery Pleasant and Who Let the Gods Out. Welcome to the Embassy of the Dead. Leave your life at the door. (Thanks.) Jake may have already outrun and outwitted a grim reaper - saving his own life, as well as the soul of an innocent ghost - but his spooky adventure has only just begun . . . In return for helping ghost, Stiffkey, resolve his unfinished business and travel to the Afterworld, Jake has now been awarded an official position working for the Embassy of the Dead, protecting ghosts in need. He didn't ask for it and, to be honest, he doesn't necessarily want it, but saying 'no' to the Embassy isn't an option. Now Jake must journey even deeper into the mysterious world of ghosts where, on a rowdy night undercover at the Hangman's Social Club, he overhears a plot to destroy the very fabric between the world of the living and the dead. With his ghostly gang at his side - hockey stick-wielding Cora and Zorro the fox - Jake must do the impossible. He has to be a hero. Again. His life and ultimately his death - depends on it. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Universe Is Expanding and So Am I Carolyn Mackler (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Bloomsbury YA
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Pub Date:
09 Aug 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 288pp h198mm x w129mm 210g ISBN13: 9781408897041 ISBN13: 978-1-4088-9704-1 ISBN10: 1408897040 EAN: 9781408897041 x Description: Six months after Virginia decides to ignore the `Fat Girl Code of Conduct' and make her relationship with Froggy Welsh the Fourth official, things are getting complicated. She's not sure she still likes Froggy, her mum has betrayed her to the meanest girl in school, and her feelings about her brother Byron are still a mess since he was suspended from university for date rape. But then police come to their apartment and arrest Byron. As Virginia tries to figure it all out, she meets Sebastian - a guy with his own private drama. They make a pact not to talk about their troubles, but then a terrible secret comes out that could ruin everything. This year Carolyn Mackler will re-release her beloved coming-of-age novel The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things in a newly updated edition. Now she drops readers right back into the hilarious, haphazard life of Virginia Shreves in this long-awaited sequel! Perfect for fans of Rainbow Rowell and Dumplin'. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
1, 2 ,3 Bumblebee Natalie Marshall (Illustrated by) Natalie Marshall (Author) Series:
Find and Feel
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Board book 10pp h183mm x w193mm x s20mm 430g ISBN13: 9781407191669 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-9166-9 ISBN10: 1407191667 EAN: 9781407191669 x Description: With bumpy pages that toddlers will love to explore, the Find and Feel books aid speech development, learning through repetition and hand-eye co-ordination.
Little fishy has five scales, watch him swim and flick his tail. Six black whiskers on cat's nose, sticking out in nice, straight rows. Perfect for very small children, these brand-new books combine simple rhyming stories with tactile, bumpy pages and eye-catching artwork by Natalie Marshall.
With a focus on first concepts, repetition and high-contrast design, the stylish Find and Feel books are specially made to help children have fun while they learn their first words. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Hello, Orange Tiger Natalie Marshall (Illustrated by) Natalie Marshall (Author) Series:
Find and Feel
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Board book 10pp h184mm x w192mm x s20mm 420g ISBN13: 9781407191676 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-9167-6 ISBN10: 1407191675 EAN: 9781407191676 x Description: With bumpy pages that toddlers will love to explore, the Find and Feel books aid speech development, learning through repetition and hand-eye co-ordination.
SNAP, SNAP says green crocodile, showing off his scaly smile.
Running quickly down the trail, SWISH goes purple lizzard'stail.
Perfect for very small children, these brand-new books combine simple rhyming stories with tactile, bumpy pages and eye-catching artwork by Natalie Marshall.
With a focus on first concepts, repetition and high-contrast design, the Find and Feel books are specially made to help children learn their very first words. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Save the Date Morgan Matson (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Simon & Schuster Childrens Books
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Pub Date:
14 Jun 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 432pp h198mm x w130mm x s26mm ISBN13: 9781471163883 ISBN13: 978-1-4711-6388-3 ISBN10: 1471163881 EAN: 9781471163883 x Description: From the author of Since You've Been Gone and The Unexpected Everything comes a dreamy story of summer romance and finding yourself, perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Sarah Dessen Charlie Grant tries to keep her life as normal as possible. Hanging out with her best friend, pining for Jesse Foster - who she's loved since she was twelve - and generally flying under the radar as much as she can. But sometimes normal is just another word for stuck, and this weekend that's all going to change. Not only will everyone be back home for her sister's wedding, but she's also juggling: - a rented dog that just won't stop howling - an unexpectedly hot wedding-coordinator's nephew - her favourite brother bringing home his HORRIBLE new girlfriend - fear that her parents' marriage is falling apart - and the return to town of the boy she's loved practically all her life... Over the course of four days Charlie will learn there's so much more to each member of her family than she imagined, even herself, and that maybe letting go of the things she's been holding on tightest to can help her find what really keeps them together.
Praise for Morgan Matson: Amy & Roger's Epic Detour "Funny and heartwarming, we love Amy & Roger's Epic Detour" - Bliss "Strong literary romance, this is an ideal summer read choice" - The Bookseller "A near perfect summer read" - Publisher's Weekly, starred review And Second Chance Summer... "Absolutely huge recommendation. Matson has become my favourite contemporary author." The Bookbag "Heart-wrenching and beautifully portrayed" Prettybooks And Since You've Been Gone... "A heartwarming story of loss, taking risks, new beginnings and self-discovery along the journey" - The Guardian _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Grumpycorn Sarah McIntyre (Illustrated by) Sarah McIntyre (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Hardback 32pp h277mm x w257mm x s9mm 440g ISBN13: 9781407180823 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-8082-3 ISBN10: 1407180827 EAN: 9781407180823 x Description: Oh, what a Grumpycorn! A must-have unicorn picture book treat from the bestselling, award-winning Sarah McIntyre. Unicorn wants to write the most fabulous story in the world. He has a fancy notebook. A special fluffy pen. He has everything just perfect. But Unicorn has NO IDEA what to write! When his friends try to join in, will Unicorn turn into a ... GRUMPYCORN?
A funny and feisty picture book celebrating teamwork, friendship and the joys of storytelling. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Grumpycorn Sarah McIntyre (Illustrated by) Sarah McIntyre (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 32pp h278mm x w217mm x s4mm 190g ISBN13: 9781407180830 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-8083-0 ISBN10: 1407180835 EAN: 9781407180830 x Description: Oh, what a Grumpycorn! A must-have unicorn picture book treat from the bestselling, award-winning Sarah McIntyre. Unicorn wants to write the most fabulous story in the world. He has a fancy notebook. A special fluffy pen. He has everything just perfect. But Unicorn has NO IDEA what to write! When his friends try to join in, will Unicorn turn into a ... GRUMPYCORN?
A funny and feisty picture book celebrating teamwork, friendship and the joys of storytelling. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Becoming Jo Sophie McKenzie (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
04 Apr 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 336pp h205mm x w145mm x s22mm 230g ISBN13: 9781407188157 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-8815-7 ISBN10: 1407188151 EAN: 9781407188157 x Description: Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy: four sisters whose stories are forever imprinted in our hearts. But what if their stories had different endings? Reimagined by bestselling author Sophie McKenzie and told throughthe eyes of everybody's favourite sister, Becoming Jo perfectly captures the magic, exuberance and spirit of the original and much-loved book. Over 150 years after its publication, Becoming Jo proves just how timeless the characters and themes found within Little Women really are. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Hotel Flamingo: Holiday Heatwave Alex Milway (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Piccadilly Press
Publisher:
Templar Publishing
Pub Date:
13 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 192pp h180mm x w126mm x s15mm 275g 80 two-colour illustrations ISBN13: 9781848128057 ISBN13: 978-1-84812-805-7 ISBN10: 1848128053 EAN: 9781848128057 x Description: 'A total joy' PIERS TORDAY 'Truly heartwarming and uplifting' PHILIP ARDAGH 'Bursting with charm, friendship and fabulous characters!' LAURA ELLEN ANDERSON An enchanting four-book series featuring the adventures of Anna and her array of animal friends The temperature is rising, which can only mean one thing: it's summer! Bookings are up at Hotel Flamingo and the hotel is getting busy. Anna is excited to receive word from King Penguin royalty asking to holiday in their Royal Suite. But there's a lot to get done, and it's not easy to manage the needs of the penguins when there's a heatwave on and a huge ice shortage. Help! Can Anna get Hotel Flamingo back to its usual shining self and have happy guests all round? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Secret Suffragette Barbara Mitchelhill (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher:
Andersen Press Ltd
Pub Date:
06 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 256pp h198mm x w129mm x s16mm 207g ISBN13: 9781783448333 ISBN13: 978-1-78344-833-3 ISBN10: 1783448334 EAN: 9781783448333 x Description: Daisy's hero is Florence Nightingale, and she hopes to one day become a nurse just like her. But as a girl growing up in the East End of London in 1912, it seems like all her future holds is dropping out of school to work a tough job in a factory for very little money. Then Daisy meets the suffragettes, who are fighting for the rights of women and the poor. They show her that she might be able to achieve her dreams after all. But being a suffragette is dangerous, and Daisy must risk getting in trouble with her dad, neighbours and even the police if she wants to do her bit. Perfect for fans of Opal Plumstead and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Eric and the Wishing Stone Barbara Mitchelhill (Author) Tony Ross (Illustrated by) Series:
Eric
Edition:
Imprint:
Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher:
Andersen Press Ltd
Pub Date:
28 Feb 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 64pp h198mm x w129mm x s4mm 64g black and white illustrations throughout ISBN13: 9781783447978 ISBN13: 978-1-78344-797-8 ISBN10: 1783447974 EAN: 9781783447978 x Description: Eric is just no good at tests and schoolwork, and his mum thinks he isn't trying hard enough. His grumpy teacher Mr Hodgetts (AKA the Bodge) decides he needs extra help. Then a mysterious package arrives from Eric's Auntie Rose, containing a small round stone which promises to grant a wish. The wish Eric makes might just change everything . . . _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Royal Rabbits of London: The Great Diamond Chase Santa Montefiore (Author) Simon Sebag Montefiore (Author) Series:
The Royal Rabbits of London 3
Edition:
Imprint:
Simon & Schuster Childrens Books
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Pub Date:
07 Mar 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 224pp h185mm x w135mm x s16mm B-W illustrations ISBN13: 9781471171499 ISBN13: 978-1-4711-7149-9 ISBN10: 1471171493 EAN: 9781471171499 x Description: `Packed with fun, fantasy and the sort of adventure guaranteed to have sticky little fingers hungrily turning the pages' The Mail on Sunday Life is an adventure. Anything in the world is possible - by will and by luck, with a moist carrot, a wet nose and a slice of mad courage!
Little Shylo Tawny-Tail and the Royal Rabbits of London are back! A precious diamond has been stolen from Buckingham Palace and it's up to the Royal Rabbits to uncover the culprit and rescue the diamond! The Hobbit meets Fantastic Mr Fox meets Watership Down in this bestselling series from Santa Montefiore and Simon Sebag Montefiore, which proves even the smallest rabbit can be the biggest hero. Featuring illustrations throughout by award-winning illustrator Kate Hindley.
PRAISE FOR THE ROYAL RABBITS OF LONDON: `The Royal Rabbits of London is sweet, funny and beautifully illustrated' The Times `Enchanting....Kate Hindley's illustrations are a treat' The Lady _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the Mouth of the Wolf Michael Morpurgo (Author) Barroux (Illustrated by) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Egmont Books Ltd
Publisher:
Egmont UK Ltd
Pub Date:
03 May 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Hardback 160pp h217mm x w155mm x s15mm 332g ISBN13: 9781405285261 ISBN13: 978-1-4052-8526-1 ISBN10: 1405285265 EAN: 9781405285261 x Description: A true story of two brothers and the war that changed everything.
Michael Morpurgo's wonderful storytelling and Barroux's stunning artwork combine to tell the true story of Michael's uncles against the epic backdrop of World War Two.
Francis and Pieter are brothers. As shadow of one war lingers, and the rumbles of another approach, the brothers argue. Francis is a fierce pacifist, while Pieter signs up to fight. What happens next will change the course of Francis's life forever . . . and throw him into the mouth of the wolf. --Michael Morpurgo has written over one hundred books and won many awards. In 1976 Michael and his wife Clare started the charity Farms For City Children, which aims to relieve the poverty of experience of young children from inner city and urban areas. In 1999 they were awarded the MBE for their work in creating these farms and in 2006 Michael received an OBE. His novel War Horse has been adapted into a hugely successful and critically acclaimed West End play. Michael is a tireless champion for children's books and was formerly the Children's Laureate. Born in Paris, Barroux spent much of his childhood in North Africa. He later attended art school in France. He received widespread critical acclaim for Line of Fire, Diary of An Unknown Soldier (Phoenix Yard) and Alpha (Barrington Stoke). In 2015 Barroux won the first Parents, Babies, a Book competition for his work Chuut! which will be given to every baby in the north of France. His stunning book Where's the Elephant? (Egmont) has been longlisted for the Kate Greenway Medal 2016. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
KILLER T Robert Muchamore (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Hot Key Books
Publisher:
Hot Key Books
Pub Date:
06 Sep 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Hardback 480pp h222mm x w144mm x s41mm 555g ISBN13: 9781471407178 ISBN13: 978-1-4714-0717-8 ISBN10: 1471407179 EAN: 9781471407178 x Description: Our world is about to change in ways we can barely imagine. KILLER T is a novel about growing up in that world. Harry and Charlie are teenagers whose lives are shaped by a society that's shifting around them. He is a lonely Brit in his first term at a Las Vegas high school. She is an unlikely friend, who gets accused of mixing a batch of explosives that blew up a football player. The two of them are drawn together at a time when gene editing technology is starting to explode. With a lab in the garage anyone can beat cancer, enhance their brain to pass exams, or tweak a few genes for that year-round tan and perfect beach body. But in the wrong hands, cheap gene editing is the most deadly weapon in history. Killer T is a synthetic virus with a ninety per-cent mortality rate, and the terrorists who created it want a billion dollars before they'll release a vaccine. Terrifying. Romantic. Huge in scope. A story for our times. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
First Prize for the Worst Witch Jill Murphy (Author) Series:
The Worst Witch
Edition:
Imprint:
Puffin
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Pub Date:
04 Apr 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 192pp h198mm x w144mm x s14mm 192g Illustrations, black and white ISBN13: 9780141355160 ISBN13: 978-0-14-135516-0 ISBN10: 0141355166 EAN: 9780141355160 x Description: "I am a hopeless case - everything I do always does go wrong in the end." Mildred Hubble may be the worst witch at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches, but she's the best friend you'll ever have. ----Summer term has started at Miss Cackle's Academy, and somehow the disaster-prone Mildred has made it to Year Four. Even though everyone knows her as the Worst Witch in the School, she's secretly set her sights on winning the school's highest honour. Yes, Mildred wants to be Head Girl! Can she stay out of trouble and prove to everyone that even the worst witch can turn her fortunes around? Not if her arch-enemy Ethel Hallow has anything to do with it... 'The Worst Witch is back - and it's as subtly feminist as ever' - New Statesman Read the rest of Mildred's (mis)adventures: The Worst Witch, A Bad Spell for the Worst Witch, The Worst Witch All at Sea, The Worst Witch Saves the Day, The Worst Witch to the Rescue and The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Girls for the Vote Linda Newbery (Author) Series:
Edition:
New edition
Imprint:
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publisher:
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Pub Date:
03 May 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 208pp h198mm x w130mm ISBN13: 9781474948401 ISBN13: 978-1-4749-4840-1 ISBN10: 1474948405 x Description: When thirteen-year-old Polly befriends two suffragettes in the top floor flat at 6 Chelsea Walk, she finds herself questioning the views of those around her. The Votes for Women campaign strikes a chord with Polly and she becomes determined to join the suffragettes' protest march, even if it means clashing with her family... _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
No Fixed Address Susin Nielsen (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher:
Andersen Press Ltd
Pub Date:
06 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 288pp ISBN13: 9781783448326 ISBN13: 978-1-78344-832-6 ISBN10: 1783448326 EAN: 9781783448326 x Description: Felix Knutsson is nearly thirteen, lives with his mother and pet gerbil Horatio, and is brilliant at memorising facts and trivia. So far, pretty normal. But Felix and his mom Astrid have a secret: they are living in a van. Astrid promises it's only for a while until she finds a new job, and begs Felix not to breathe a word about it. So when Felix starts at a new school, he does his very best to hide the fact that most of his clothes are in storage, he only showers weekly at the community centre, and that he doesn't have enough to eat. When his friends Dylan and Winnie ask to visit, Felix always has an excuse. But Felix has a plan to turn his and Astrid's lives around: he's going to go on his favourite game show Who, What, Where, When and win the cash prize. All he needs is a little luck and a lot of brain power . . . Susin Nielsen deftly combines humour, heartbreak, and hope in this moving story about people who slip through the cracks in society, and about the power of friendship and community to make all the difference. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Surface Breaks: a reimagining of The Little Mermaid Louise O'Neill (Author) Paola Escobar (Illustrated by) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 384pp h206mm x w149mm x s25mm 210g ISBN13: 9781407180410 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-8041-0 ISBN10: 140718041X EAN: 9781407180410 x Description: 30 years after Disney's The Little Mermaid movie was released, it's time for a feminist reimagining for a new generation. "A masterpiece" Marian Keyes "A fierce torrent of a book, raging and forceful and gripping. I was swept away" Kiran Millwood Hargrave "Her prose cuts and rages and her vision of the Sea Witch
is truly transformative" The Observer. Think you know the story of the Little Mermaid? Think again... Deep beneath the sea, off the cold Irish coast, Gaia is a young mermaid who dreams of freedom from her controlling father. On her first swim to the surface, she is drawn towards a human boy. She longs to join his carefree world, but how much will she have to sacrifice? What will it take for the little mermaid to find her voice? Hans Christian Andersen's original fairy tale is reimagined through a searing feminist lens, with the stunning, scalpel-sharp writing and world building that has won Louise her legions of devoted fans. A book with the darkest of undercurrents, full of rage and rallying cries: storytelling at its most spellbinding. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Armistice Runner Tom Palmer (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Barrington Stoke Ltd
Publisher:
Barrington Stoke Ltd
Pub Date:
06 Sep 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 176pp h198mm x w130mm With black and white vignettes ISBN13: 9781781128251 ISBN13: 978-1-78112-825-1 ISBN10: 1781128251 x Description: Lily has lots of worries. She's struggling to compete in her fell-running races and, worse, she's losing her gran to Alzheimer's. But then she discovers her great-great-grandfather's diaries from the First World War. Could his incredible story of bravery help her reconnect with her gran and even give her the inspiration she needs to push through and win? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm: Tales from Alagaesia Volume 1: Eragon Christopher Paolini (Author) John Jude Palencar (Illustrated by) Series:
The Inheritance Cycle
Edition:
Imprint:
Penguin Books Ltd
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Pub Date:
31 Dec 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Hardback 320pp h222mm x w162mm x s31mm 495g ISBN13: 9780241392362 ISBN13: 978-0-241-39236-2 ISBN10: 0241392365 EAN: 9780241392362 x Description: Relish the incomparable imagination of Christopher Paolini in this thrilling new collection of stories based in the world of the Inheritance Cycle. It's been a year since Eragon departed Alagaesia in search of the perfect home to train a new generation of Dragon Riders. Now he is struggling with an endless sea of tasks: constructing a vast dragonhold, wrangling with suppliers, guarding dragon eggs and dealing with belligerent Urgals and haughty elves. Then a vision from the Eldunari, unexpected visitors and an exciting Urgal legend offer a much-needed distraction and a new perspective. _____ This volume features three original stories set in Alagaesia, interspersed with scenes from Eragon's own unfolding adventure. Included is an excerpt from the memoir of the unforgettable witch and fortune-teller Angela the herbalist, penned by Angela Paolini, the inspiration for the character, herself! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Detective Pikachu: Story of the Movie Pokemon (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Orchard Books
Publisher:
Hachette Children's Group
Pub Date:
16 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback (Text (eye-readable)) 224pp h198mm x w128mm x s18mm 184g ISBN13: 9781408359617 ISBN13: 978-1-4083-5961-7 ISBN10: 1408359618 EAN: 9781408359617 x Description: Get ready to go on an adventure with Detective Pikachu! The official story of the movie. On the neon streets of Ryme City, people live in harmony alongside Pokemon: a diverse ecosystem of mysterious and colourful creatures that form a close bond with their human partners. When Tim Goodman's father disappears under suspicious circumstances, he sets out to find him by partnering with a Pokemon like no other: Detective Pikachu, an adorable super-sleuth. But this unlikely pair soon stumble upon a larger mystery: why are so many Pokemon missing ... and who is behind their disappearance? Read the story of the smash-hit movie, starring Ryan Reynolds and Justice Smith. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Bad Mermaids: On Thin Ice Sibeal Pounder (Author) Jason Cockcroft (Illustrated by) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Pub Date:
27 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Forthcoming
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 240pp h182mm x w129mm ISBN13: 9781408877166 ISBN13: 978-1-4088-7716-6 ISBN10: 1408877163 EAN: 9781408877166 x Description: In the kingdom of Frostopia, mermaids Beattie, Mimi and Zelda have come to the aid of Maritza Mist, a famous water witch who supplies magic spells to the underwater kingdoms. Two notoriously bad mermaids have escaped from Viper View prison and stolen Maritza's map that shows the locations of twelve magical objects. When brought together, these objects will create the most powerful water witch the world has ever known. Beattie, Mimi and Zelda set off to travel the underwater kingdoms to stop them. But they haven't counted on meeting a bunch of over-zealous spies, the oldest shark in the world or their faithful companion Steve the seahorse going rogue ... On Thin Ice is the third book in the hilarious Bad Mermaids series from the superbly witty and creative Sibeal Pounder, author of Witch Wars and a World Book Day author for 2019. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Cold Tom Sally Prue (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Oxford University Press
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Pub Date:
18 Apr 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 192pp h195mm x w130mm x s13mm 130g ISBN13: 9780192769572 ISBN13: 978-0-19-276957-2 ISBN10: 019276957X EAN: 9780192769572 x Description: 'Outstanding' Sunday Times Tom is one of the Tribe. But he is not like the others - he is clumsy and heavy, and the Tribe drive him away into the demon city. But Tom can't live with demons either - they are so hot, so foul, and he knows they are trying to enslave his mind. But there is nowhere else to run. Between the savage Tribe and the stifling demons, is there any way out for Tom? This beautiful story about Tom, caught between his elfin home and the world of humans, is being reissued with a stunning new cover by Helen Crawford-White for a new generation of readers to enjoy. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Adventures of Harry Stevenson Ali Pye (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Simon & Schuster Childrens Books
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Pub Date:
13 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 192pp h185mm x w135mm x s394mm ISBN13: 9781471170232 ISBN13: 978-1-4711-7023-2 ISBN10: 1471170233 EAN: 9781471170232 x Description: Join this small guinea pig on his very BIG adventures in a brand-new illustrated fiction series from author and illustrator Ali Pye "A sweet, funny book that really made me want to eat dandelions" - Holly Webb Meet Harry Stevenson. He doesn't live in a castle, or a witch's cottage, or anywhere exciting like that. His home is in a flat with seven-year-old Billy and his mum and dad. And at first glance, Harry doesn't seem any different from your average guinea pig. He has ginger fur and sparkly black eyes and likes nothing more than snacking on a piece of broccoli. But don't be fooled! Harry may just want to sleep and eat (and then eat some more) but somehow he always manages to get swept up in adventures: whether it's surfing the Pacific on a picnic plate or accidentally attaching himself to a helium balloon. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Stay A Little Longer Bali Rai (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Barrington Stoke Ltd
Publisher:
Barrington Stoke Ltd
Pub Date:
05 Sep 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 96pp h198mm x w130mm ISBN13: 9781781128329 ISBN13: 978-1-78112-832-9 ISBN10: 1781128324 x Description: Aman's dad is gone, leaving her feeling lost and alone. She struggles to talk about it, but it's a fact and he isn't coming back. When a lovely man called Gurnam moves in to her street and saves Aman from some local bullies, he and Aman quickly become friends, perhaps even like family. But Gurnam has his own sadness. One that's far bigger than Aman can understand, and it's tearing his life apart. Particularly suitable for
struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 13+ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Milton the Mighty Emma Read (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Chicken House Ltd
Publisher:
Chicken House Ltd
Pub Date:
06 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 256pp h200mm x w138mm x s20mm 210g ISBN13: 9781911490814 ISBN13: 978-1-911490-81-4 ISBN10: 1911490818 EAN: 9781911490814 x Description: The first book in a fresh, funny new series for readers aged 7+, illustrated by Alex G. Griffiths! When little spider Milton discovers he's been branded deadly on social media - and is targeted by pest-killers BugKILL - he fears for his life and the future of his species. Alongside his BFFs, big hairy Ralph and spindly daddy-long-legs Audrey, he searches for a way to clear his name. But to succeed, Milton realises he must communicate with his house humans, a schoolgirl called Zoe - and her arachnophobic dad. Is he mighty enough to achieve the impossible? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Goblin Quest (NE) Philip Reeve (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 336pp h131mm x w211mm x s22mm 240g ISBN13: 9781407191478 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-9147-8 ISBN10: 1407191470 EAN: 9781407191478 x Description: The third fantastically exciting novel set in a land of magicfrom the award-winning Philip Reeve. The heroes of GOBLINS & GOBLINS VS DWARVES continue their adventures outside the walls of Clovenstone castle.
Awaiting Skarper and Henwyn are powerful dark forces that must be vanquished, monstrous creatures to be fought, and astonishingmysteries to be solved.
They've fallen from the tower and battled the dwarves, now Skarper and his troop of hapless goblins must save the Westlands from a terrible fate: they're just not sure exactly what that terrible fate might be.
Wannabe-hero Prince Rhind is trying to raise the long-lost land of Elvensea, unaware that it holds a terrible, dark power, and he's not going to let a bunch of goblins stop him from getting his glory.
Chasing Rhind across land and sea, the goblins are off on the quest of their lives in this fantastically exciting and brilliantly funny final book in the GOBLINS series from the celebrated author of MORTAL ENGINES. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Goblins (NE) Philip Reeve (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 320pp h204mm x w146mm x s21mm 230g ISBN13: 9781407191485 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-9148-5 ISBN10: 1407191489 EAN: 9781407191485 x Description: A wild world of magical creatures and heroic adventure fromthe extraordinary imagination of Philip Reeve. The squabbling goblins who live in the great towers of Clovenstone spend their time fighting and looting. Only clever young Skarper understands that dark magic created by a vanquished sorcerer is rising again. From the lands of men come fortune-seekers - and trolls, giants, cloud-maidens, boglins, swamp monsters, tree-warriors and bloodthirsty goblins are swept into a fabulous magical conflict to thrill all fantasy fans. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Goblins Vs Dwarves (NE) Philip Reeve (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 352pp h201mm x w139mm x s22mm 250g ISBN13: 9781407191492 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-9149-2 ISBN10: 1407191497 EAN: 9781407191492 x Description: Another fantastically exciting novel set in a land of magic from the award-winning Philip Reeve. The heroes of GOBLINS continue their adventures outside the walls of Clovenstone castle. Awaiting Skarper and Henwyn are powerful dark forces that must be vanquished, monstrous creatures to be fought, and astonishingmysteries to be solved. A network of tunnels is sneaking into the heart of goblin territory. Skarper and his friends try to halt this underground invasion, but the dwarves - ruthless, cunning and covered in mole-droppings - are a dangerous enemy. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Opposite of Always Justin Reynolds (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Macmillan Children's Books
Publisher:
Pan Macmillan
Pub Date:
04 Apr 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 320pp h197mm x w130mm x s31mm 326g ISBN13: 9781509870042 ISBN13: 978-1-5098-7004-2 ISBN10: 1509870040 EAN: 9781509870042 x Description: 'One of the best love stories I've ever read.' Angie Thomas, bestselling author of The Hate U Give. From debut author justin a. reynolds comes The Opposite of Always, a razor-sharp, hilarious and heartfelt novel about the choices we make, the people we choose and the moments that make life worth reliving. Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and John Green. When Jack and Kate meet at a party, he knows he's falling - hard. Soon she's meeting his best friends and Kate wins them over as easily as she did Jack. But then Kate dies. And their story should end there. Yet Kate's death sends Jack back to the beginning, the moment they first meet, and Kate's there again. Healthy, happy, and charming as ever. Jack isn't sure if he's losing his mind. Still, if he has a chance to prevent Kate's death, he'll take it. Even if that means believing in time travel. However, Jack will learn that his actions are not without consequences. And when one choice turns deadly for someone else close to him, he has to figure out what he's willing to do to save the people he loves. 'Read this one, reread it, and then hug it to your chest.' Becky Albertalli, bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Florence and the Mischievous Kitten Megan Rix (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Puffin
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Pub Date:
03 Jan 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 240pp h198mm x w129mm x s15mm 170g ISBN13: 9780241369128 ISBN13: 978-0-241-36912-8 ISBN10: 0241369126 EAN: 9780241369128 x Description: The brilliant new book from Megan Rix, telling the story of Florence Nightingale through the eyes of her young ward. Florence loved cats, and had many during her lifetime. This is the perfect introduction to the Lady with the Lamp for young children, told with warmth, humour and adorable animals. Summer 1888: In a fancy house in London, a kitten called Scamp escapes through an open window and finds himself lost in the middle of the city. Across Hyde Park, a young girl called Beth is marching with thousands of other girls to protest the working conditions in the Bryant and May match factories. When Beth stumbles across the tiny kitten she finds that he belongs to none other than Miss Florence Nightingale, who is now indebted to Beth for returning her beloved pet. So begins an unlikely friendship between the great lady, her mischievous kitten, and Beth the penniless orphan. But when Beth's sister Iris is struck down with illness in one of the poorest parts of London, can Beth, Scamp and Miss Nightingale find a way to save her before it's too late? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Somebody Swallowed Stanley Sarah Roberts (Author) Hannah Peck (Illustrated by) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 32pp h279mm x w250mm x s3mm 200g ISBN13: 9781407195100 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-9510-0 ISBN10: 1407195107 EAN: 9781407195100 x Description: "Plastic bags don't belong in the sea!" Everybody has a taste for Stanley - and the other ocean creatures just keep mistaking him for a delicious treat - but this is no ordinary jellyfish.
Most jellyfish have dangly-gangly tentacles, but Stanley has two handles...
Other jellyfish have a magical glow, but Stanley has stripes...
Because Stanley (spoiler alert) is a plastic bag!
A beautifully illustrated picture book with a powerful message about plastic pollution from environmental expert Sarah Roberts.
The perfect gift to introduce children to the issues of plastic in our oceans Brilliant for teachers to read to children in class when introducing them to pollution issues This book is made of material from well-managed FSC-certifiedforests and other controlled sources _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A Dog's Tale: Life Lessons for a Pup Michael Rosen (Author) Tony Ross (Illustrated by) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
06 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 32pp h263mm x w223mm x s5mm 180g ISBN13: 9781407188577 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-8857-7 ISBN10: 1407188577 EAN: 9781407188577 x Description: A touching, heartfelt picture book, this is the perfect gift for celebrating any of life's big moments. To fetch! To play! To wag tails all day!
When a young puppy needs reassurance, a wise dog is there to offer canine tips for living life to the fullest.
For fans of Dr. Seuss's Oh The Places You'll Go
Michael Rosen is the king of silliness, but he's also known for The Sad Book, an intensely personal, profound work
Tony Ross is one of the bestselling illustrators working today, with his David Walliams collaborations as well as his own successful series _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Almost Midnight: Two Festive Short Stories Rainbow Rowell (Author) Simini Blocker (Illustrated by) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Macmillan Children's Books
Publisher:
Pan Macmillan
Pub Date:
27 Sep 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 160pp h165mm x w113mm x s14mm 118g ISBN13: 9781529003772 ISBN13: 978-1-5290-0377-2 ISBN10: 1529003776 EAN: 9781529003772 x Description: Almost Midnight: Two Festive Short Stories by New York Times bestselling author Rainbow Rowell contains two wintery short stories, decorated throughout with gorgeous black and white illustrations by Simini Blocker. 'Midnights' is the story of Noel and Mags, who meet at the same New Year's Eve party every year and fall a little more in love each time . . . 'Kindred Spirits' is about Elena, who decides to queue to see the new Star Wars movie and meets Gabe, a fellow fan. 'Midnights' was previously published as part of the My True Love Gave to Me anthology, edited by Stephanie Perkins and 'Kindred Spirits' was previously published as a World Book Day title.
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The Tales of Beedle the Bard: Large Print Dyslexia Edition J.K. Rowling (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Pub Date:
07 Feb 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Hardback 272pp 659g ISBN13: 9781408894613 ISBN13: 978-1-4088-9461-3 ISBN10: 1408894610 EAN: 9781408894613 x Description: The Tales of Beedle the Bard has been favourite bedtime reading in wizarding households for centuries. Full of magic and trickery, these classic tales both entertain and instruct, and remain as captivating to young wizards today as they were when Beedle first put quill to parchment in the 15th century. There are five tales in all: `The Tale of the Three Brothers' Harry Potter fans will know from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows; `The Fountain of Fair Fortune', `The Warlock's Hairy Heart', `The Wizard and the Hopping Pot' and `Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump' complete the collection. These narrative gems are accompanied by explanatory notes by Professor Albus Dumbledore (included by kind permission of the Hogwarts Headmaster's archive). His illuminating thoughts reveal the stories to be much more than just simple moral tales, and are sure to make Babbitty Rabbitty and the slug-belching Hopping Pot as familiar to Muggles as Snow White and Cinderella. This large print, dyslexia-friendly edition of these much loved fairytales pairs J.K. Rowling's original text with gorgeous jacket art by Jonny Duddle and line illustrations throughout by Tomislav Tomic. Features to aid accessibility include RNIB-approved and dyslexia-friendly fonts and font sizes, tinted paper for glare reduction and maximum contrast, captions and detailed descriptions to accompany each illustration and themed navigational aids to assist the reader. A contribution from the sale of each book will go to Lumos. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pay Attention, Carter Jones Gary D. Schmidt (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher:
Andersen Press Ltd
Pub Date:
30 Apr 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 288pp h198mm x w129mm x s18mm 232g ISBN13: 9781783448050 ISBN13: 978-1-78344-805-0 ISBN10: 1783448059 EAN: 9781783448050 x Description: Carter Jones is astonished early one morning when he finds a real English butler, bowler hat and all, on the doorstep. He announces he is here to stay to help the Jones family, which is a little bit broken. In addition to figuring out middle school, Carter has to adjust to the unwelcome presence of this new know-it-all adult in his life and navigate the butler's notions of decorum and love of cricket. And ultimately, when his burden of grief and anger from the past can no longer be ignored, Carter learns that a burden becomes lighter when it is shared. Sparkling with humour, this insightful and compassionate story is the latest from the award-winning author of Orbiting Jupiter. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Can You See Me? Libby Scott (Author) Rebecca Westcott (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 368pp h200mm x w137mm x s23mm 270g ISBN13: 9781407195674 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-9567-4 ISBN10: 1407195670 EAN: 9781407195674 x Description: With diary entries written by eleven-year-old Libby Scott, based on her own experiences of autism, this pioneering book, written in collaboration with esteemed author Rebecca Westcott, hasbeen widely praised for its realistic portrayal of autism.
Tally is eleven years old and she's just like her friends. Well, sometimes she is. If she tries really hard to be. Because there's something that makes Tally not the same as her friends. Something she can't cover up, no matter how hard she tries: Tally is autistic.
Tally's autism means there are things that bother her even though she wishes they didn't. It means that some people misunderstand, her and feel frustrated by her.
People think that because Tally's autistic, she doesn'trealise what they're thinking, but Tally sees and hears - and notices - all of it. And, honestly? That's not the easiest thing to live with. Perfect for fans of Wonder and The Goldfish Boy, this sucker punch to the heart is valuable reading for children and adults alike.
Endearing, insightful and warmly uplifting, Can You SeeMe? is a story of autism, empathy and kindness that will touch readers of all ages. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Ash Princess Laura Sebastian (Author) Series:
The Ash Princess Trilogy
Edition:
Imprint:
Macmillan Children's Books
Publisher:
Pan Macmillan
Pub Date:
14 Jun 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 448pp h197mm x w130mm x s28mm 322g ISBN13: 9781509855209 ISBN13: 978-1-5098-5520-9 ISBN10: 1509855203 EAN: 9781509855209 x Description: From author Laura Sebastian comes Ash Princess, a nail-biting YA fantasy debut full of daring and vengeance. Theodosia was six when her country was invaded and her mother, the Queen of Flame and Fury, was murdered before her eyes. Ten years later, Theo has learned to survive under the relentless abuse of the Kaiser and his court as the ridiculed Ash Princess. When the Kaiser forces her to execute her last hope of rescue, Theo can't ignore her feelings and memories any longer. She vows revenge, throwing herself into a plot to seduce and murder the Kaiser's warrior son with the help of a group of magically gifted and volatile rebels. But Theo doesn't expect to develop feelings for the Prinz. Forced to make impossible choices and unable to trust even those who are on her side, Theo will have to decide how far she's willing to go to save her people and how much of herself she's willing to sacrifice to become Queen. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Lady Smoke Laura Sebastian (Author) Series:
The Ash Princess Trilogy
Edition:
Imprint:
Macmillan Children's Books
Publisher:
Pan Macmillan
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 512pp h197mm x w128mm x s34mm 356g ISBN13: 9781509855186 ISBN13: 978-1-5098-5518-6 ISBN10: 1509855181 EAN: 9781509855186 x Description: A tale of love, revenge, power and betrayal, Lady Smoke is Laura Sebastian's epic fantasy sequel to the New York Times-bestselling Ash Princess. After escaping from imprisonment under the brutal Kaiser, Theodosia is on the run, plotting to take revenge and reclaim her rightful place as queen of the enslaved Astreans. Thousands of miles away from her people and her throne, Theo and her friends must work to gather an army. And the only way is to auction herself as a bride - to the kingdom who will pay the most. Freedom always comes at a price and with the Kaiser closing in, she must rely on her wits to identify who she can really trust. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Boxer Nikesh Shukla (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Hodder Children's Books
Publisher:
Hachette Children's Group
Pub Date:
25 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Forthcoming
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback (Text (eye-readable)) 288pp h198mm x w128mm x s19mm 206g ISBN13: 9781444940695 ISBN13: 978-1-4449-4069-5 ISBN10: 1444940694 EAN: 9781444940695 x Description: Told over the course of the ten rounds of his first fight, this is the story of amateur boxer Sunny. A seventeen year old feeling isolated and disconnected in the city he's just moved to, Sunny joins a boxing club to learn to protect himself after a racist attack. He finds the community he's been desperately seeking at the club, and a mentor in trainer Shobu, who helps him find his place in the world. But racial tensions are rising in the city, and when a Far Right march through Bristol turns violent, Sunny is faced with losing his new best friend Keir to radicalisation. A gripping, life-affirming YA novel about friendship, radicalisation and finding where you belong. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Lightning Mary Anthea Simmons (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher:
Andersen Press Ltd
Pub Date:
04 Apr 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 272pp h198mm x w129mm x s17mm 219g black and white illustrations in factual section ISBN13: 9781783448296 ISBN13: 978-1-78344-829-6 ISBN10: 1783448296 EAN: 9781783448296 x Description: Ordinary is what most people are and I am not. I am not ordinary at all. I am a scientist. One stormy night, a group of villagers are struck by lightning. The only survivor is a baby - Mary Anning. From that moment on, a spark is lit within her. Growing up poor but proud on the windswept Dorset coast, Mary follows after her father, hunting for fossils uncovered by waves and landslips: ancient creatures, turned to stone. Ignoring other people's taunts, Mary faces danger to bring back valuable treasures to help feed her family. But tragedy and despair is never far away. Mary must depend upon her unique courage and knowledge to fulfil her dream of becoming a scientist in a time when girls have no opportunities for such ambitions. What will happen when she makes her greatest discovery of all...? With a factual section about Mary Anning, her life, and the discoveries she made. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Lily and the Rockets Rebecca Stevens (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Chicken House Ltd
Publisher:
Chicken House Ltd
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 304pp h198mm x w131mm x s20mm 220g ISBN13: 9781912626120 ISBN13: 978-1-912626-12-0 ISBN10: 1912626128 EAN: 9781912626120
x Description: A timeless story of football, friendship and determination from acclaimed author Rebecca Stevens. It's 1918. Lily spends her days working in a munitions factory, her nights picking metal out of her hair, and her lunchtimes kicking a ball with her workmates. Together they form a football team, the Rockets, and a league soon follows. But when the war ends, the girls lose both their jobs and their football. Not Lily. If her only chance of being a goalie is to play with the men, then that's what she'll do ... _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Dragon In The Library Louie Stowell (Author) Davide Ortu (Illustrated by) Series:
The Dragon In The Library
Edition:
Imprint:
Nosy Crow Ltd
Publisher:
Nosy Crow Ltd
Pub Date:
25 Jul 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 224pp h198mm x w129mm x s16mm 211g ISBN13: 9781788000260 ISBN13: 978-1-78800-026-0 ISBN10: 1788000269 EAN: 9781788000260 x Description: Kit can't STAND reading,
She'd MUCH rather be outside, playing games and getting muddy, than stuck inside with a book. But when she's dragged along to the library one day by her two best friends, she makes an incredible discovery - and soon it's up to Kit and her friends to save the library ... and the world. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
King Coo - The Curse of the Mummy's Gold Adam Stower (Author) Series:
KING COO 2
Edition:
Imprint:
David Fickling Books
Publisher:
David Fickling Books
Pub Date:
06 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 256pp h178mm x w126mm Black and white illustrations ISBN13: 9781788450522 ISBN13: 978-1-78845-052-2 ISBN10: 1788450523 x Description: Ben Pole is back at school and back in trouble! A band of burglars and an ancient mystical curse have him in a terrifying tangle. Who will save the day? Will they catch the Midnight Mob? Will Ben survive breakfast? He needs a genius. He needs a fearless bearded girl. He needs KING COO! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Gifted, the Talented and Me William Sutcliffe (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Bloomsbury YA
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Pub Date:
02 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 336pp h198mm x w129mm 236g ISBN13: 9781408890219 ISBN13: 978-1-4088-9021-9 ISBN10: 1408890216 EAN: 9781408890219 x Description: Laugh-out-loud funny and instantly recognisable - not since The Inbetweeners has a coming of age story been so irreverent and relatable. Fifteen-year-old Sam is not a famous vlogger, he's never gone viral, and he doesn't want to be the Next Big Thing. In fact he's ordinary and proud of it. None of which was a problem until Dad got rich and Mum made the whole family move to London. Now Sam's off to the North London Academy for the Gifted and Talented, where everyone's busy planning Hollywood domination or starting alt-metal psychedelica crossover bands. Sam knows he'll never belong, even if he wanted to. And that's before he ends up on stage wearing nothing but a fur onesie ... A brilliantly funny look at fitting in, falling out and staying true to your own averageness. 'Dangerously funny ... To the parent, every line rings true - this is a writer with real live teenagers and he is especially good on the ups and downs of sibling relations and young love. Sutcliffe is gifted and talented. I hope the prizes flood in. I'll be giving this to every teenager I know' - Alex O'Connell, The Times 'The Gifted, the Talented and Me made me cry with laughter. A comic novel like this is a gift to the nation' - Amanda Craig _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Enchantee Gita Trelease (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Macmillan Children's Books
Publisher:
Pan Macmillan
Pub Date:
21 Feb 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 480pp h197mm x w130mm x s30mm 337g ISBN13: 9781509895977 ISBN13: 978-1-5098-9597-7 ISBN10: 1509895973 EAN: 9781509895977 x Description: A compellingly beautiful tale of magic, intrigue and deception, set against the backdrop of eighteenth-century Paris on the cusp of revolution. Paris in 1789 is a labyrinth of twisted streets, filled with beggars, thieves, revolutionaries - and magicians . . . When seventeen-year-old Camille is left orphaned, she has to provide for her frail sister and her volatile brother. In desperation, she survives by using the petty magic she learnt from her mother. But when her brother disappears Camille decides to pursue a richer, more dangerous mark: the glittering court of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Using dark magic Camille transforms herself into the `Baroness de la Fontaine` and presents herself at the court of Versaille, where she soon finds herself swept up in a dizzying life of riches, finery and suitors. But Camille's resentment of the rich is at odds with the allure of their glamour and excess, and she soon discovers that she's not the only one leading a double life . . . Enchantee is a compelling historical fantasy and is Gita Trelease's debut novel. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Wish for a Witch Kaye Umansky (Author) Ashley King (Illustrated by) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Simon & Schuster Childrens Books
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Pub Date:
06 Sep 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 224pp h198mm x w130mm x s16mm ISBN13: 9781471160936 ISBN13: 978-1-4711-6093-6 ISBN10: 1471160939 EAN: 9781471160936 x Description: Everyone is already the spell of this charming new series from Kaye Umansky... 'Umansky is one of our most delightful comic writers. Read aloud and chortle together...' The Sunday Times, Book of the Week 'A Bewitching tale, charmingly told and is certain to delight any witch in the making' M.G, Leonard, award-winning author of Beetle Boy 'A gorgeous story that bubbles with charm, wit and magic' Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher 'Bursting with memorable characters, a huge sense of fun and a big dollop of honey, flowers and strawberry-scented magic!' Joe Berger, author of Lyttle Lies and Hubble Bubble 'A sulky raven, a grubby dog and a common-sense heroine with a strong sense of customer service. This is a funny, magical treat!' Holly Webb, author of Lost in the Snow After her week living in Magenta Sharp's magical tower, Elsie Pickles is back home and finding normal life a little dull. But when a magical gift leads her back to the Tower, Elsie knows mischief and marvellous magic are about to turn her life upside down again! This time Magenta needs Elsie's help to save her magic licence and deal with a grumpy genie on the loose! Will it all prove too much for Elsie and her friends? Even a witch needs a wish every once in a while! A magical adventure from Kaye Umansky, the bestselling author of the spellbinding children's classic Pongwiffy, brought to life with charming illustrations from rising star Ashley King! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Witches (Un)Welcome Kaye Umansky (Author) Ashley King (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Simon & Schuster Childrens Books
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Pub Date:
01 May 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 224pp h198mm x w130mm x s16mm ISBN13: 9781471175602 ISBN13: 978-1-4711-7560-2 ISBN10: 147117560X EAN: 9781471175602 x Description: Everyone is already the spell of this funny series from Kaye Umansky... 'Umansky is one of our most delightful comic writers. Read aloud and chortle together...' The Sunday Times 'A Bewitching tale, charmingly told and is certain to delight any witch in the making' M.G, Leonard, award-winning author of Beetle Boy 'A gorgeous story that bubbles with charm, wit and magic' Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song 'Bursting with memorable characters, a huge sense of fun and a big dollop of honey, flowers and strawberry-scented magic!' Joe Berger, author of Lyttle Lies and Hubble Bubble 'A sulky raven, a grubby dog and a common-sense heroine with a strong sense of customer service. This is a funny, magical treat!' Holly Webb, author of Lost in the Snow
It's summertime in Smallbridge, but, as always, nothing exciting is happening. Smallbridge doesn't do excitement. They do gossip, though. And now Elsie Pickles is the subject of the gossip as rumours spring up about her new magic skills ...
Things aren't helped when Magenta Sharp, bored of running her mail-order service, Spells on Tap, opens up a pop-up magic shop next to Pickles' Emporium. Soon the town is overrun with witches, much to the annoyance of the magic-hating people of Smallbridge! But maybe a little bit of magic is just the thing Smallbridge needs? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Ice Monster David Walliams (Author) Tony Ross (Illustrated by) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
HarperCollins Children's Books
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
Pub Date:
06 Nov 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Hardback 496pp h222mm x w141mm x s41mm 610g ISBN13: 9780008164690 ISBN13: 978-0-00-816469-0 ISBN10: 000816469X EAN: 9780008164690 x Description: From No. 1 bestselling children's author, David Walliams comes his biggest and most epic adventure yet! Illustrated by the artistic genius Tony Ross.
This is the story of a ten-year-old orphan and a 10,000-year-old mammoth...
Read all about it! Read all about it!
ICE MONSTER FOUND IN ARCTIC!
When Elsie, an orphan on the streets of Victorian London, hears about the mysterious Ice Monster - a woolly mammoth found at the North Pole she's determined to discover more...
A chance encounter brings Elsie face to face with the creature, and sparks the adventure of a lifetime - from London to the heart of the Arctic!
Heroes come in all different shapes and sizes in David Walliams' biggest and most epic adventure yet! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Return to Wonderland Various (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Macmillan Children's Books
Publisher:
Pan Macmillan
Pub Date:
25 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Forthcoming
Published in: United Kingdom Hardback 240pp h216mm x w135mm ISBN13: 9781529006032 ISBN13: 978-1-5290-0603-2 ISBN10: 1529006031 EAN: 9781529006032 x Description: Return to Lewis Carroll's Wonderland with this stunning collection of original stories from today's biggest children's authors - Peter Bunzl, Pamela Butchart, Maz Evans, Swapna Haddow, Patrice Lawrence, Chris Smith, Robin Stevens, Lauren St John, Lisa Thompson, Piers Torday and Amy Wilson. Tumble down the rabbit hole again to find out what happens in Wonderland without Alice there. Is the Queen of Hearts still ruling with an iron fist?
Does the Mad Hatter still have to go to tea? And will Tweedledum and Tweedledee ever resolve their argument? More than 150 years since Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was first published by Macmillan, revisit Carroll's amazing cast of characters - including the Queen of Hearts, the Mock Turtle, the Dormouse, the Cheshire Cat and Alice's Sister in these brand-new stories, that will bring a new generation of readers to Wonderland. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Only Love Can Break Your Heart Katherine Webber (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Walker Books Ltd
Publisher:
Walker Books Ltd
Pub Date:
02 Aug 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 400pp h198mm x w129mm x s24mm 277g ISBN13: 9781406369052 ISBN13: 978-1-4063-6905-2 ISBN10: 1406369055 EAN: 9781406369052 x Description: From the author of the acclaimed Wing Jones comes a 'break-up' book about a Japanese-American teenager, set in the Palm Springs desert, California. Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon's Everything, Everything and Sara Barnard's Beautiful Broken Things. Sometimes a broken heart is all you need to set you free... Reiko loves the endless sky and electric colours of the Californian desert. It is a refuge from an increasingly claustrophobic life of family pressures and her own secrets. Then she meets Seth, a boy who shares a love of the desert and her yearning for a different kind of life. But Reiko and Seth both want something the other can't give them. As summer ends, things begin to fall apart. But the end of love can sometimes be the beginning of you... _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Cloud Boy Marcia Williams (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Walker Books Ltd
Publisher:
Walker Books Ltd
Pub Date:
04 Apr 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 208pp h198mm x w129mm x s14mm 204g ISBN13: 9781406381214 ISBN13: 978-1-4063-8121-4 ISBN10: 1406381217 EAN: 9781406381214 x Description: The diary of an irrepressible girl learning to deal with friendship, grief and growing up, perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson. Harry Christmas and Angie Moon are best friends and almost-twins. Ever since they were born two days apart they've been partners in cloud-spotting, sweet-eating and treehouse-building. But when Harry is taken to hospital for headaches that won't go away, he needs Angie more than ever. Because when things fall apart, only a best friend can stitch them back together. Told through Angie's lively diary, this is a bittersweet story about friendship and growing up. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Snowglobe Amy Wilson (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Macmillan Children's Books
Publisher:
Pan Macmillan
Pub Date:
18 Oct 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 288pp h197mm x w130mm x s18mm 207g ISBN13: 9781509885800 ISBN13: 978-1-5098-8580-0 ISBN10: 1509885803 EAN: 9781509885800 x Description: The beautifully spellbinding and critically-acclaimed story of a thousand magical worlds from the author of A Girl Called Owl and A Far Away Magic. When daydreamer Clementine discovers a mysterious house standing in the middle of town that was never there before, she is pulled towards it by the powerful sense of a mother she never knew. The place is full of snowglobes, swirling with stars and snow and each containing a trapped magician, watched over by Gan, the bitter keeper of the house. One of these is Dylan, a boy who teases her in the real world but who is now desperate for her help. So Clem ventures into the snowglobes, rescuing Dylan and discovering her own powerful connection to the magic of these thousand worlds. Vowing to release the magicians from the control of their enchantments, Clem unknowingly unleashes a struggle for power that will not only put her family, but the future of magic itself in danger. 'One of the most purely original and imaginative children's books I have read this year' Piers Torday, author of The Lost Magician 'Amy Wilson is the rising star of children's fantasy' Telegraph Best Children's Books of the Year 'Beautiful prose, a wholly original premise and filled to the brim with fairytale magic. Perfect reading as the colder nights draw in' Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song 'A spellbinding adventure in a magical and darkly beautiful world . . . utterly captivating' Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dancing the Charleston Jacqueline Wilson (Author) Nick Sharratt (Illustrated by) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Doubleday Children's Books
Publisher:
Random House Children's Publishers UK
Pub Date:
18 Apr 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Hardback 464pp h222mm x w162mm x s40mm 631g ISBN13: 9780857535191 ISBN13: 978-0-85753-519-1 ISBN10: 0857535196 EAN: 9780857535191 x Description: `Wild glamour, class conflict, buried secrets and a cameo appearance by Hetty Feather are all delivered with Wilson's inimitable, intensely readable flair, interspersed with Nick Sharratt's cheery illustrations' - The Guardian A new sparkling and glamorous novel from the beloved, bestselling children's author, Jacqueline Wilson! In a little cottage on the edge of the grand Somerset Estate, Mona lives with her aunt - a dressmaker to the lady of the house. Life on the edge of the Somerset Estate means that Mona knows she will never have a life full of beautiful clothes and riches. But soon, that will all change . . . When Lady Somerset dies and a new member of the family inherits the house, Mona is propelled into a life of razzle-dazzle parties, new Bohemian
friends and wonderful trips to London. However, even with these changes Mona discovers that she cannot dance away from her past. A glittery trip back in time, from the author of Hetty Feather and Tracy Beaker! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
My Mum Tracy Beaker Jacqueline Wilson (Author) Nick Sharratt (Illustrated by) Nick Sharratt (Designed by) Series:
Tracy Beaker
Edition:
Imprint:
Yearling (imprint of Publisher: Random House Children's Books)
Random House Children's Publishers UK
Pub Date:
21 Feb 2019
Active
Publishing Status:
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback B-format paperback 432pp h198mm x w129mm x s26mm 301g ISBN13: 9780440871521 ISBN13: 978-0-440-87152-1 ISBN10: 0440871522 EAN: 9780440871521 x Description: A heart-warming tale of unconventional families and unconditional love; the perfect read for Jacqueline Wilson fans, young and old(er). Shortlisted in the UK Author Category in the National Book Awards 2018! One of The Observer's Best Children's Books of 2018! _____ Jacqueline Wilson's bestselling, ultra famous and TOTALLY BRILLIANT Tracy Beaker is BACK!! Tracy has returned, hand in hand with her daughter Jess, and she's ready to make her childhood dreams come true. Jess and Tracy Beaker are the perfect team. They do everything together. Jess thinks Tracy is the best mum ever, even when she shouts at her teachers! Tracy has made the perfect home for Jess, leaving The Dumping Ground far behind her. Yes, their flat's a bit mouldy. It's only just big enough for two. And the Duke Estate is a bit scary. But it's their happy home. Until Sean Godfrey, Tracy's rich boyfriend, whisks them away to his mansion, life of fast cars and celebrity stardom. Will Jess's brilliant mum turn into a new person altogether? And will Tracy realise that her childhood dream might not be what she needs after all? Jacqueline Wilson is one of the most loved authors for a reason. Her characters never needed a cape, or a special power to be a hero to generations of children; just huge imaginations, a bit of fierceness and a big heart. And there is no hero fiercer or more iconic than Tracy. My Mum Tracy Beaker is a fantastic new story, reuniting readers with a much-loved old friend (and some old enemies. . .) Just like old times, it's packed full of illustrations from Nick Sharratt. _____ Praise for Tracy Beaker: `Wilson can still step effortlessly into the mind of a nine year old, and her chatty prose will sweep you along' - The Daily Telegraph `This warm-hearted story about the importance of family and friends is classic Jacqueline Wilson' - First News `[A] cosy woolly jumper of a book about wish fulfilment and its alternatives' - The Observer _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Hormone Diaries: The Bloody Truth About Our Periods Hannah Witton (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Wren & Rook
Publisher:
Hachette Children's Group
Pub Date:
11 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback (Text (eye-readable)) 256pp h211mm x w140mm x s21mm 268g ISBN13: 9781526361462 ISBN13: 978-1-5263-6146-2 ISBN10: 1526361469 EAN: 9781526361462 x Description: An honest, funny and feminist take on living with your period (and hormones!), by the award-winning sex education and body positivity vlogger, and author of Doing It!, Hannah Witton. When it comes to periods, we're often expected to cope with it quietly. But our periods and our hormones affect every area of our lives - so I am done with scuttling to the toilet with a tampon up my sleeve. I vlog about periods and hormonal contraception, and it's clear that I'm not the only one aching to be more open about this. When I reached out to my online community, I received an outpouring of raw, real and hilarious stories about what we through simply for having a uterus. From first periods to first coils, pimples to hot-water bottles and PCOS to endometriosis, The Hormone Diaries is your essential companion on the hormone rollercoaster. Filled with Hannah's insights, fascinating research and those priceless crowdsourced stories, it's the reassuring hug we all need. At least 50 per cent of the world has to deal with this stuff - it's time we started talking about it. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A Sky Painted Gold Laura Wood (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
05 Jul 2018
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 356pp h199mm x w132mm x s26mm 280g ISBN13: 9781407180205 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-8020-5 ISBN10: 1407180207 EAN: 9781407180205 x Description: A gorgeously dreamy coming-of-age romance set against a stunning Gatsby-esque backdrop, this is perfect for fans of I Capture the Castle and Eva Ibbotson. Growing up in her sleepy Cornish village dreaming of being a writer, sixteen-year-old Lou has always wondered about the grand Cardew house which has stood empty for years. And when the owners arrive for the summer - a handsome, dashing brother and sister - Lou is quite swept off her feet and into a world of moonlit cocktailparties and glamour beyond her wildest dreams. But, as she grows closer to the Cardews, is she abandoning her own ambitions... and is there something darker lurking at the heart of the Cardew family? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Jack from Earth Chris Wooding (Author) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
01 Aug 2019
Publishing Status:
Forthcoming
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 300pp h198mm x w129mm ISBN13: 9781407180656 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-8065-6 ISBN10: 1407180657 EAN: 9781407180656 x Description: Jack has always known there was something not quite right about his parents: they move him every year, never seem to sleep,and what is that beeping from the attic? But when Jack goes to investigate the beeping and accidentally sets off an inter-galactic distress signal, things get CRAZY quickly.
Turns out that every baddie and bounty hunter in the galaxy thinks HE'S an interstellar super thief. Can Jack convince everyone who's out for him that he's NOT who he says he is? And can he do so in time to get home for tea? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Stink-o-saurus (PB) Deano Yipadee (Author) Paul Beavis (Illustrated by) Series:
Edition:
Imprint:
Scholastic
Publisher:
Scholastic
Pub Date:
06 Jun 2019
Publishing Status:
Active
Published in: United Kingdom Paperback / softback 24pp h249mm x w241mm x s4mm 150g ISBN13: 9781407196596 ISBN13: 978-1-4071-9659-6 ISBN10: 1407196596 EAN: 9781407196596 x Description: Hilariously read by the internet sensation 'The Scottish Granny'! Stan was a rare dinosaur, a one of a kind.
Most ROARED from their front, <HIS roar came from his BEHIND!
You'll split your pants laughing at Stan, the world's only STINK-O-SAURUS.
But can his stinky antics save the day and keep Tommy T-Rex far away?
Fans of the Wonky Donkey will love this very funny(and smelly) picture book.
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